We reported to you a few weeks back that popular comedy actor Bonda Mani is admitted to the Omandurar Government Hospital in Chennai due to kidney failure. Comedian Benjamin has posted a tearful video appealing for help to save his film industry colleague.

Benjamin has revealed that Mani is battling for his life in the Intensive Care Unit as both his kidneys have failed. He has requested fans and celebrities to donate financially to aid the ailing actor's medical expenses and costly treatments.

Bonda Mani whose real name is Kedheeswaran hails from Sri Lanka and he made his acting debut in K. Bhagyaraj's 'Pounu Punuthaan' in 1991 and since done more than 150 films. He is especially known for his collaborations with ace comedian Vadivelu in several films. Benjamin meanwhile is famous for playing Vijay's friend in the blockbuster hit movie 'Thirupaachi'.