Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health condition remains critical

The health condition of singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who had tested positive for COVID-19 on August 05, remained critical, a bulletin released by MGM Healthcare on Monday (August 17) evening said. He continues to be on life support in ICU.

”His condition remains to be critical. The expert medical team treating him is closely monitoring his vital parameters,” the bulletin said.

Meanwhile, noted Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu sent out a video message, wishing the singer a speedy recovery. “You had sung my debut song. You should also sing my last one,” Vairamuthu said.

“In my 40-year career, I had seen a lot of musicians, directors and actors. But you are the one who remained always. You made people happy and I hope you don’t make them sad. Recover soon and rule the music world,” he said.

Earlier, actor Rajinikanth, in a Twitter video, said he was happy that the singer had crossed the danger zone. Rajinikanth added that he prayed to God for Balasubrahmanyam’s speedy recovery. “Balasubrahmanyam has been singing in different languages for over 50 years, bringing joy to crores of people,” Rajinikanth said in the video message.