MADURAI: After a video of Tamil actor Thavasi seeking financing help for cancer treatment went viral in social media, Thiruparankundram MLA Dr P Saravanan reached out to help him.
The actor was admitted to Saravana Multispeciality Hospital in Madurai, run by the MLA. The actor is being treated free of cost in the hospital.
Dr P Saravanan said the actor was recovering after undergoing a procedure to place an oesophageal stent. All his treatment costs would be borne by Saravanan’s Surya Trust.
In the video, actor Thavasi said, “From Kizhakku Cheemayile movie to the latest Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe, I have acted in many films for around 30 years. I never thought that I would get such a disease and my health would deteriorate like this. I am unable to even speak properly. To the many actors who I have worked with, please help me so I can work with you again,” he said.
Thavasi’s recent noteworthy performance was with actor Sivakarthikeyan in his hit comedy film, “Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam” released in 2013.