Ponnambalam is a well-known actor in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films, famous for his portrayal of villainous roles. He has acted alongside prominent actors such as Vijayakanth, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Arjun Sarja, and Sarathkumar, among others, and has earned a special place in the hearts of fans.

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Sadly, Ponnambalam has been suffering from kidney disease for over a year, and he appealed to his friends and colleagues in the industry to help him with the financial expenses of his medical treatment. In a touching gesture, his niece and short film director, Jaganathan, volunteered to donate his kidney to his uncle. The surgery was performed successfully on February 10, at a private hospital in Chennai.

According to reports, Ponnambalam is now recovering well, and he has expressed his gratitude to everyone who helped with his kidney surgery through his PR Manager. It’s an inspiring story of how the film industry came together to support one of its own in a time of need.

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However, before the surgery, Ponnambalam had issued a shocking statement that he had attempted suicide more than 20 times due to his illness and financial struggles. This revelation was a stark reminder of how difficult life can be for those who don’t have access to adequate medical care and resources.

Fortunately, several actors, including Chiranjeevi, Sarathkumar, Dhanush, Kamal Haasan, Arjun, Vijay Sethupathi, and Prakash Raj, among others, came forward to donate money for Ponnambalam’s medical treatment. Director KS Ravikumar also contributed to the cause. Ponnambalam expressed his heartfelt thanks to all of them, stating that their support and love gave him hope and the will to fight on.

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Ponnambalam’s journey in the film industry began as a stuntman and then later transitioned into an actor with the 1988 Tamil film ‘Kaliyugam.’ He then acted in several Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films, but his role opposite Sarathkumar in the 1994 Tamil film ‘Nattamai’ is the most popular one.

According to a recent report, Ponnambalam revealed that Telugu Superstar Chiranjeevi sent him Rs. 45 lakh as soon as he sent a message to him. The actor also said that Dhanush helped him financially while speaking on the phone.

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Ponnambalam’s story is one of resilience and hope. Despite the many challenges he faced, he never gave up and continued to pursue his passion for acting. And when he needed help the most, the film industry came together to support him. It’s a reminder of the power of community and the importance of helping those in need.