Insect bites Rajesh Sharma during Prabhas film shoot

Pan India Star Prabhas is currently busy with multiple projects. It is coming out that actor Rajesh Sharma who earlier appeared in films like Bhoot Bangla and Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) was bitten by an poisonous insect in RFC, Hyderabad and is currently under serious condition.

Actor Sudipa Chatterjee issued a press note regarding his health on social media on behalf of his family

Sudipa posted a note on her Instagram that details what happened to Rajesh. It reads: “Actor Rajesh Sharma reportedly suffered an insect bite-possibly from a bug or a poisonous spider-while shooting at Ramoji Film City for a film starring renowned actor Prabhas. After pack-up, Rajesh was chatting with local technicians in an area surrounded by dense vegetation when he felt an insect bite. As it did not seem serious at the time, he continued without seeking immediate medical attention.”

But six hours later, the actor began experiencing severe pain in his right leg and felt unwell. “Despite his worsening condition, he boarded a flight back to Kolkata. During the journey, he developed a high fever, became increasingly restless, and his health deteriorated further. The following day, he was admitted to Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria,” read the note. More than a day has passed since his hospitalisation but he suffers from high fever, breathlessness and a progressing infection in his right leg.

“The infection has spread from his toes up to his knee, with large blisters developing over the affected area. According to Dr. Avijit Bhattacharya, it is too early to make any definite assessment. Rajesh remains under close observation and is not yet out of danger,” read the note, adding, “Doctors are monitoring him carefully, as there is concern that complications could lead to the formation of a blood clot, which, if it travels to the lungs, could become life-threatening.”

---- Pramod Nandivada