S.P. Balasubramaniam was tested positive for COVID19 last month and was admitted to MGM hospital, Choolaimedu in Chennai. SP Balasubrahmanyam initially low symptoms and he can be cured within a few days. The veteran singer took to Facebook to announce his fans about his condition and that he is hale and healthy.

However, in a turn of shocking events, it is now confirmed that the singer has developed severe symptoms and is currently on life support. According to a statement from MGM Healthcare where he is undergoing treatment for over a week, he is currently on life support and his condition is critical.

“There has been a setback in the health of Thiru SP Balasubrahmanyam who had been admitted at MGM healthcare for symptoms of COVID since 5th August 2020. In a late night development on August 13, 2020 his condition has deteriorated. And based on the advice of the expert medical team attending to him, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and he is on life support and his condition remains critical. He is currently under observation by the team and experts from critical care and his haemodynamic and clinical parameters are being closely monitored,” read the hospital statement.

SPB has sung over 40,000 songs and for several generations.