Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vishnu Vishal; South stars who are dealing with health issues

Many South Indian stars may look glamorous and happy on screen but off-screen, some of them are bravely fighting serious health problems in their life. Let’s take a look at a few South stars who are dealing with health issues and how they are handling them with strength and positivity.

Samantha was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition called Myositis in 2022 and this disease causes the body’s immune system to attack its own muscles, leading to weakness and extreme fatigue. She revealed her condition publicly and took a break from work to focus on treatment and healing and she has been undergoing IVIG therapy, which is known to be long and painful, she shared that this has affected not just her body but also her emotional and mental health. On the work front, Samantha was last seen in 'Subham'.

Robo Shankar, known for his comic roles in Tamil cinema, struggled with alcohol addiction that affected both his health and career, he once shared that his drinking habit became so serious that it damaged his liver and impacted his ability to work. Robo Shankar then underwent medical treatment and therapy to overcome his addiction.

Amala Paul has openly spoken about dealing with depression, especially after losing her father. The emotional pain took a toll on her mental health, and she went through a difficult phase in life. Amala took time off from films to focus on her healing and self-care, she turned towards spirituality, yoga, and meditation to find peace and strength to overcome the problem.

Shruti Haasan suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, which are common but painful hormonal disorders in women and these conditions cause irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, and mood swings. Shruti has also shared her story on Instagram, encouraging women to not feel ashamed of these issues.

Ileana D’Cruz has battled depression and body dysmorphic disorder, a mental health issue where a person becomes obsessed with their appearance. She once said that even though she looked happy in public, she was struggling deeply inside. Ileana started therapy and slowly began her healing journey. She now speaks openly about mental health and encourages people to not suffer in silence. She also dealt with anxiety and panic attacks, especially during stressful times in her career.

He experienced a very difficult phase in his life when he suffered from depression and alcoholism. He spoke about these problems during the lockdown, stating that he lost control of his physical and mental well-being, he put on weight, began drinking heavily, lost motivation for work, and then he began working on fitness, clean eating, and therapy to overcome it and he completely changed himself, both internally and externally.

She has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, which is a chronic illness that causes widespread pain, extreme tiredness, and mood issues and this condition makes it very hard to go about daily life, as even small activities can feel exhausting, she revealed her condition in a heartfelt post and explained how it has changed her life and she has also shared that many people don’t understand what Fibromyalgia is and often dismiss it as "just pain."