Actor and politician Nandamuri Taaraka Ratna is in a critical state and receiving ventilatory support at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bengaluru, according to the hospital. Nandamuri suffered a cardiac arrest in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh on Jan 27th and was admitted to a hospital before being transferred to Narayana Hrudalaya on Jan 28th.

Upon arrival, diagnostics showed he was in a critical condition due to cardiogenic shock caused by a myocardial infarction. Nandamuri has received visits from Telugu superstars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Junior NTR, as well as TDP Chief and former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu.

"We would like to clarify certain media reports, and state that he has not been put on any ECMO support till now. His family is constantly updated about his condition. Any changes to his clinical condition will be notified as required. We request that the public continue to support us in providing privacy and uninterrupted treatment," a hospital statement said.