Shiva Rajkumar, the beloved Kannada cinema star, bid an emotional farewell to fans and well-wishers before departing for the US on December 18th. Accompanied by his wife Geetha and daughter Nivedita, Shivanna will undergo surgery at Miami's Cancer Institute on December 24th.
In a heartfelt interaction, Shiva Rajkumar thanked fans, celebrities, and media for their love and support. He reassured everyone that his medical parameters are stable and expressed confidence in his treatment. "I'm undergoing surgery on the 24th, and everything looks good," he said.
Shivanna's departure comes ahead of his film Bhairathi Ranagal's release. Despite health concerns, he remains optimistic, having completed two rounds of chemotherapy in India. He appreciated the media's respectful coverage, avoiding sensationalism.
As Shiva Rajkumar embarks on this journey, fellow celebrities like Sudeep and former minister B.C. Patil wish him well. He also wished success to upcoming Kannada films, You I and Max, hoping for stability in the industry.