A wave of sadness has passed through the Malayalam south industry. This is because popular Malayalam actor, Vishnu Prasad, passed away on April 2, 2025. He took his last breath in a private hospital in Kochi, and according to a NDTV report, his cause of demise was due to a liver issue. The report mentioned that for the past few days, the condition of the actor was critical. He was all set to undergo a liver transplant, but had a lot of financial woes and then destiny had a different plan.
Vishnu Prasad’s daughter could not collect Rs. 30 lakh for his liver transplant
As soon as the news broke that Vishnu passed away, his sea of fans poured their condolence messages on his social media feed. Everyone in the Tollywood film fraternity has become emotional with the sudden passing of the actor. A recent report by the Onmanorama revealed that Vishnu’s family members and friends were unable to collect the amount of Rs. 30 lakh needed for his liver transplant. Vishnu’s daughter was also willing to donate a part of her liver to her dad. However, the family needed the cash in order to cover the pre- and post-surgery expenses. Reportedly, The Association of Television Media Artistes (ATMA) did raise the initial fundraising, but by May 1, 2025, the condition of the actor deteriorated, resulting in his demise.
