Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi following complaints of fever and breathlessness, according to a report by news agency IANS. In a statement released on Sunday, Kochi’s Amrita Hospital confirmed, “This is to certify that I have examined Mr. Mohanlal, 64 years old male, MRD No 1198168. He is experiencing high-grade fever, breathing difficulty, and generalized myalgia. He is suspected to have a viral respiratory infection. He has been advised to take medications, rest for five days, and avoid crowded places,” reported IANS. The Drishyam actor had just returned to Kochi after completing the Gujarat schedule of the big-budget action movie L2: Empuraan.
A few months ago, Mohanlal and Shah Rukh Khan made headlines with their interaction on X after the Malayalam superstar danced to Shah Rukh Khan’s song “Zinda Banda” at an award show. The fun exchange began when a fan page shared a video of Mohanlal dancing to the song. Re-sharing the video, SRK wrote: “Thank you, Mohanlal sir, for making this song the most special for me now. Wish I had done it half as good as you. Love you, sir, and waiting for dinner at home as and when. You are the OG Zinda Banda.”
In response, Mohanlal wrote: “Dear Shah Rukh Khan, nobody can do it like you! You are and always will be the OG Zinda Banda in your classic, inimitable style. Thanks for your kind words. Also, just dinner? Why not groove to some Zinda Banda over breakfast, too?” Thus began their dinner plans.
Mohanlal has had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 400 films. He has been honored with India’s highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019. Additionally, he holds the rank of Lt. Colonel with the Territorial Army.
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Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Barroz, is set to release on October 2, just before the beginning of the nine-day Navratri festival this year. Initially slated for release on March 28, 2024, the film’s team decided to postpone it due to post-production delays.
