Sirivennela Sitarama Satsry hospitalized: Legendary poet and lyricist Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry is in the news for his health condition. Last night, multiple reports did rounds on social media that the senior lyric writer has been hospitalized and taking treatment for his ill health at a private hospital in Hyderabad. These news reports in circulation conveyed to us that his health condition is critical. But, the reality is different.

Sirivennela Sitarama Satsry hospitalized
Sirivennela’s family members reacted to these widespread speculations on social media and condemned them. They acknowledged the fact that Sirivennela is undergoing treatment for pneumonia but ruled out the speculations that he is in a critical condition. The family members confirmed that the ace lyricist is doing fine and it is a usual health checkup.
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Sirivennela has developed pneumonia long back and he is managing it with medication.
There are even reports that Sirivennela was contracted with COVID-19 in the past and while he was on the path of recovery, pneumonia attacked him. However, the family members condemned all the rumors and clarified that Sirivennela is doing fine.
We wish a speedy recovery of Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry.