Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 contestant Reshma P Thankachen, popularly known as Renu Sudhi, is currently in an extremely critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following five rounds of chemotherapy. The news was shared on Instagram by her close friend and fellow contestant Sarika KB on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7’s Renu Sudhi In ICU After 5 Rounds Of Chemotherapy
Patient: Reshma P Thankachen (Renu Sudhi), Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 contestant
Medical Status: Admitted to ICU at Government Medical College, Kottayam
Current Condition: Critical, following a severe drop in platelet count
Diagnosis: Stage 3 breast cancer (first diagnosed privately earlier in 2026)
Hospital Statement: Doctors have paused further chemotherapy due to health risks.
Friend Sarika KB Confirms Critical Status On Instagram
Sharing a video update on Instagram, Sarika KB revealed that Renu's condition deteriorated rapidly following her fifth chemo session: "Reality is often bitter, and I am here to tell you about a bitter reality. The condition of my dear friend Renu is very, very bad. She is in a critical condition. Her platelet count has dropped drastically. She has been admitted to the hospital."
"The doctor has said that Renu cannot withstand another round of chemotherapy, and that the hospital authorities cannot take such a risk," Sarika added. She also noted that a PICC line has been attached to Renu's body as she is unable to eat.
Renu Sudhi On Her Cancer Diagnosis And Destiny
Renu first noticed a painless lump at age 15, which was later diagnosed as stage 3 breast cancer following a mammogram and biopsy. Speaking about her health journey in an earlier interview, Renu shared: "I have cancer. I kept this hidden from those who love me all this time. But now, I feel it is time to speak out... I first noticed a lump in my breast when I was 15 years old. That lump has now turned into cancer."
She reflected on losing her husband, actor Kollam Sudhi, and facing public scrutiny: "When I learned about the illness, my first thought was, 'Oh God, why did you do this to me?'... Ultimately, everything is destiny. There is no point in blaming God. I believe in fate. To be widowed at 32, to be diagnosed with cancer at 34, and to have a lump develop at 15... it is all destiny."
Renu also urged young women to take health signs seriously: "To all girls... if you notice a painless lump in your body, please pay attention. See a doctor. Do not ignore it just because it doesn't hurt."
FAQs
Q1: What is Renu Sudhi's current health condition?
A: Renu Sudhi is in critical condition in the ICU at Government Medical College, Kottayam, due to a severe drop in platelet count following chemotherapy.
Q2: What illness was Renu Sudhi diagnosed with?
A: She was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer earlier in 2026.