Shivarajkumar, who travelled to the United States for treatment, has returned to Bangalore on January 26. He had undergone surgery at the Miami Cancer Institute and was warmly welcomed at the airport by his fans, who greeted him with a garland of apples and showered him with flowers.

Speaking after his arrival, Shivarajkumar shared, "I was emotional and scared when I had to go to America. But life is about facing challenges, not backing down. I was uneasy during the flight and even on the day of surgery, but my family, especially my wife Geetha Shivarajkumar, was by my side at every step, offering me courage. After the surgery, I began walking slowly, and my health improved over time. I feel comfortable now."
He continued, "I received so much support from everyone, my family, who was with me for a month. I feel lucky to have their blessings. Now, I feel stronger than ever. ‘King is back,’" Shivarajkumar added.

He also mentioned, "I was on liquid food for two to three days, and after that, I started light walks. Life itself is a lesson, and I faced everything with courage. My next project, my 131st film, is in progress, and I will also be acting in Ram Charan's film," he said.