Veteran comedian and actor Vivekh suffered a heart attack earlier today and was rushed to a private hospital.

According to a statement from the hospital, the actor is in critical condition in the ICU, and is reportedly undergoing angioplasty surgery at the hospital.

The Padma Shri awardee has acted in over 150 films. He was last seen alongside Harish Kalyan in 2020's Dharala Prabhu.

Vivekh's upcoming releases include Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir, starring Vijay Sethupathi, and he is also reportedly a part of Shankar's Indian 2.