Tamil actor Vishal Reddy faints on stage due to skipped meal, team assures "Completely Fine"

Tamil actor Vishal Krishna Reddy, popularly known as Vishal, experienced a health scare on Sunday night when he fainted on stage while attending the Miss Koovagam Transgender Beauty Pageant 2025 in Villupuram. Following the incident, his team issued an official statement attributing the episode to fatigue caused by skipping a regular meal and assuring fans that the actor is in good health and recovering.

The incident occurred during the annual Koothandavar Temple Chithirai festival, where Vishal was the chief guest. After delivering a speech expressing his support for the transgender community and promising to invite them to his wedding, the actor collapsed as he moved to take a selfie with the pageant contestants.

Panic ensued, but fellow guests, security personnel, and event organizers, including former Tamil Nadu minister K. Ponmudy, swiftly came to Vishal's aid. He received immediate first aid at the venue before being transported to a hospital in Chennai for a thorough medical examination. The beauty pageant was temporarily halted for approximately 30 minutes due to the unforeseen event.

Vishal's team released an official statement via Vishal Film Factory, providing clarity on the situation. The statement read, "We would like to clarify recent reports regarding Actor Vishal’s health. During his appearance as Chief Guest at an event organized by the transgender community, Vishal experienced a brief episode of fatigue and fainted. It was later confirmed that he had skipped his regular meal that afternoon, having only consumed juice, which likely led to a drop in energy levels. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors conducted a thorough check-up.