Kannada actor Digant airlifted from Goa after injuring him during vacation

BENGALURU: Kannada film actor Diganth Manchale was flown from Goa to Bengaluru after suffering a sports injury and was admitted to a private hospital here, where he is undergoing further evaluation, hospital authorities said on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old actor from Tirthahalli in Shivamogga, who starred in ‘Galipata’, ‘Panchrangi’ and ‘Parijatha’, got injured in Goa, the hospital said.

The hospital said in a bulletin, “Mr. Digant has been taken to Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road from Manipal Goa. He has been admitted under Dr. Vidyadhar S, HOD and Consultant Spine Surgeon and is being evaluated.. “.



It said the actor had suffered a sports injury in Goa two days ago and was undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Goa.



“They are being investigated and the results are awaited,” the bulletin said.

Stating that a medical team is taking all precautions for his speedy recovery, the hospital said it will issue further updates on his clinical condition.