Salim Kumar, National Award-winning Malayalam actor, has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi and is currently on ventilator support after experiencing sudden health complications. The actor, who previously underwent a liver transplant, was rushed for treatment on Saturday morning. Hospital authorities have said his condition remains under observation with further updates awaited.

Kochi: National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar was admitted to a private hospital here on Saturday and is currently on ventilator support, hospital authorities said.

The actor experienced health issues and was rushed to the hospital in the morning, officials said.

Hospital authorities said further details regarding Kumar’s health condition would be disclosed later.

Kumar, who won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010, had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago.