The media circulated news on heroine Kanaka Mahalakshmi, widely known with the name of Kanaka in film circles as suffering with cancer and is into last stages of life has spread like wildfire. In fact, many of the film celebrities were shocked to hear this and some like Khushoo and Amala Paul went emotional requesting the media to get the address of Kanaka who acted in ‘Valu Jada Tholu Belt’ besides Rajendra Prasad.
In Tamil, Kanaka has the record of acting with all top heroes inclusive of Rajinikanth. However, Kanaka was also shocked with the reports has come before media to show that she is still strong, alive and is not suffering with any cancer. ‘I am not dead yet as I have been quoted by some media channels. I am perfectly healthy. I do not have cancer and neither have I had the scare. I stayed away from cinema for personal reasons but I am likely to return soon. I do not think anyone would fake their death, not even film stars,’ Kanaka spoke to media.