Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam aka SPB had tested positive for coronavirus on August 5th and was admitted at the MGM Healthcare for treatment. While initially he had released a video stating that he had mild symptoms, on August 13th, the hospital released a statement saying that SP Balasubrahmanyam's health worsened and that he was in critical condition.

SPB was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is currently on life support. Currently, SPB is still on a ventilator and is monitored by doctors. Following this, fans and celebrities like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Ilayaraaja wished the singer a speedy recovery. Director Bharathiraja has called for a mass prayer for SPB, today evening at 6 PM.

Following these celebrities the latest to wish a speedy recovery for the veteran singer is actor Silambarasan. Simbu had yesterday released a press statement praising the singer and his talents and the role he has played in the lives of people, and has prayed and wished SPB a speedy recovery. STR requested people to pray for SPB today.