💥Bollywood’s Ponnambalam Fights for Life: 750 Injections and Agonizing Dialysis in Kidney Failure Battle

From Fearless Villain to a Lonely Battle: The Heartbreaking Journey of Bollywood’s Ponnambalam

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Lying helpless on a hospital bed, wracked with pain, is an actor whose name you may not recall, but whose face you’ve seen countless times on screen. Ponnambalam, the notorious villain from Sunny Deol’s blockbuster “Ghatak,” Suniel Shetty’s “Rakshak,” and Anil Kapoor’s “Nayak,” is now fighting the toughest battle of his life.

Once celebrated for his menacing roles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films, Ponnambalam is now a shadow of his former self. Years of alcohol addiction have taken a devastating toll, leaving both his kidneys irreparably damaged. Now, his days are spent tethered to painful dialysis sessions every other day, struggling just to survive.

Ponnambalam’s journey began in 1988 with Prabhu’s film “Kaliyugam.” His imposing physique, fierce body language, and piercing eyes made him a natural fit for villainous roles, terrifying audiences and earning him a place in Bollywood. Before stepping into acting, he was a skilled stuntman, known as “Spare Parts” for his ability to perform dangerous stunts without injury.

But today, the man who once instilled fear on screen is enduring unimaginable pain. In his own words, “I have to take injections every other day. For four years, I’ve received 750 injections in the same spot. It’s unbearable. I can’t eat salty food, I can’t eat to my heart’s content. May God never show this day even to my enemies.”

Despite being married for 25 years, Ponnambalam has never called his family to the hospital. He lives alone, having spent over 3.5 million rupees on treatment, yet many people haven’t even bothered to check on him. The loneliness is as agonizing as the illness itself.

Throughout his career, Ponnambalam shared the screen with superstars like Suniel Shetty, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Vijay, Sathyaraj, and Vijayakanth. In 1999 alone, he acted in 10 films—a testament to his popularity and dedication. His last appearance was in the 2022 film “Kateri,” after which his illness forced him away from the camera.

Now, as Ponnambalam counts what may be his final days, his story is a sobering reminder of the fleeting nature of fame and the silent battles many artists fight away from the spotlight. We pray for his strength and peace in these difficult times.

Bureau Report, Bollywood Pe Charcha