Budding Kannada actor Suraj Kumar experienced a severe setback on the threshold of his career. A fatal road mishap resulted in the loss of his right leg, casting a pall of uncertainty over his future in the film industry. The tragic incident happened on June 24th on the Mysuru-Gundluper highway near Bengaluru, leaving the actor with life-altering injuries. Despite immediate medical intervention, doctors were compelled to amputate his right leg beneath the knee to save his life.
The Accident: A Detailed Overview
Suraj Kumar, also widely known as Dhruwan, was on a biking expedition to Ooty from Mysuru when the accident occurred. Trying to outpace a tractor at around 4 pm, he lost control of his bike and collided with a tipper lorry near the Hirikati Gate in Gundluper taluk. He was speedily transferred to Manipal Hospital in Mysuru, where doctors made the hard decision to amputate his leg.
Film Industry and Family Rally Behind Suraj Kumar
A wave of support flooded in from the Kannada film industry as well as his family after the distressing news broke. Renowned Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar and his wife Geetha, both kin to Suraj, were among the prominent figures to pay their respects at the hospital. Suraj, the son of SA Srinivas, Parvathamma Rajkumar’s younger brother, is now in a battle to reassemble his life and career.
Suraj Kumar’s Upcoming Projects Hang in the Balance
Prior to the accident, Suraj was reportedly engaged in the filming of ‘Ratham’ and another venture with acclaimed actor Priya Prakash Varrier. Two of his previous projects, with Raghu Kovi and Anup Antony, however, never made it to the silver screen. The path forward for these current projects, amidst the actor’s sudden accident, is now clouded with ambiguity.
The incident marks a tragic detour for the ambitious actor who was an enthusiastic biker, as demonstrated by the numerous pictures featuring him with his bikes on social media. As the Kannada film industry, fans and family members send their prayers and support, everyone holds their breath to see how the actor will navigate this unexpected hurdle.
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