‘Didn’t reveal about my illness just for one reason, later thought why,’ says Ullas Pandalam

Ullas Pandalam is an artist who has made a significant mark on the minds of Malayalees through mimicry and comedy shows. Ullas has made his presence known in television comedy shows and films. He has acted in films like Vishudha Pusthakam, Kuttanadan Marppappa, Naam, Chinna Dada. The actor recently suffered a stroke.

The video of the actor arriving in Thiruvalla to attend the inaugural function of a private firm had circulated on social media. The actor came to the stage with the help of a walking stick and is also suffering from facial palsy. He is having physical difficulties after suffering the stroke. People came to know about his health condition only when he came for the inauguration.

Ullas has now stepped forward replying to the question why he kept his illness secret. He said that he suffered a stroke on April 20 and kept it secret as would get unnecessary comments on social media. He revealed this in an interview to Kaumudy Movies.

'I suffered a stroke on the eve of Easter on April 20. My left leg and left arm are a bit weak and that’s why I am not seen in channel's programmes. Everyone came to know about it from social media. I kept it secret thinking of the unnecessary comments on social media. Later thought why.

Anchor Lakshmi Nakshatra invited me for a shop’s inauguration. The owner of the jewelry store also said will make Ullas inaugurate a shop. It made me happy and that is why I came and then everyone came to know about my condition. Since then, many call me asking about my condition. I am getting a good support from everyone. I keep getting negative comments also. I don't pay much attention to it. I thank everyone for calling and supporting me. Will return with more strength than before,' said Ullas Pandalam.