VeteranKannada actor Shiva Rajkumarstunned fans with his 2024 cancer diagnosis, later sharing that he had undergone successful treatment in theUnited States. Months after his recovery, the actor and his family decided to document his deeply personal journey with theannouncement ofSurvivor, a documentary produced by his wifeGeeta Shivarajkumar.
The project was unveiled with a poster released onShiva Rajkumar’s birthday, July 12, 2025, and recently, the team released an emotionalteaseroffering a closer look at the actor’s battle with cancer and his road to recovery. Sharing the teaser on hisX handle, Shiva Rajkumar paid homage to fans, writing in Kannada,“Carrying your wishes when I left, remembering your prayers while I was there, and celebrating with your joy after returning — the story I now come forward to tell, having won this battle along with all of you — #Survivor.”
The teaser features a doctor describing Shiva Rajkumar as mentally strong yet deeply emotional, while Shivanna himself acknowledges the unwavering support from his family andabhimani devru(fans), calling them his “strong wall of support.” The trailer ends hinting at the darker phases of his cancer treatment, leaving audiences anticipating the full documentary.
Produced underGeetha Pictures,Survivoris written and directed byPradeep Sastry, with music byPK Ashwin, cinematography byBajrang Konatham, and editing byKiru Kitty. While the teaser provides an emotionally charged insight into Shiva Rajkumar’s resilience, the official release date for the documentary has yet to be announced
