Pawan Kalyan: Mark Shankar is now stable and recovering well

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has returned to Hyderabad with his eight-year-old son, Mark Shankar, after a fire incident at a summer camp in Singapore. Mark had sustained burns on his hands and legs and developed breathing complications due to smoke inhalation.

On Sunday, Pawan Kalyan shared an update on his official X account. He wrote, “Following the unfortunate fire incident at my son Mark Shankar’s summer camp in Singapore, I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers, concern, and support from all over the world. I wholeheartedly thank leaders from various political parties, Jana Sena Party leaders, JanaSainiks, well-wishers, members of the film fraternity, friends, and supporters from across the globe for standing by our family during this difficult time. Mark Shankar is now stable and recovering well. Your heartfelt messages have truly given us strength.”

On Sunday, the actor was seen at the Hyderabad airport carrying Mark, accompanied by his wife Anna Lezhneva and daughter Polena Anjana Pawanova. Earlier Pawan Kalyan said, “Mark went to a summer camp in Singapore. My wife got the phone call that there was a fire accident. I thought it was a small fire, but I didn’t expect it to be this huge. I didn’t realise the intensity and seriousness of the incident.”

The fire broke out in the River Valley Shophouse area in Singapore, which houses multiple educational institutions. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, over 80 people were rescued, and 20 were hospitalised, including 15 children. A 10-year-old girl died during treatment. Mark was discharged from hospital last week.

On the work workfront, Pawan Kalyan has Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1 gearing up for release on May 9.