Actor Pulkit Samrat diagnosed with malaria, loses 2.5 kg muscle

Actor Pulkit Samrat has shared a health update on social media, speaking about the physical impact of his battle with malaria. He said the illness led to a loss of muscle and strength, while also expressing confidence about getting back to his fitness routine.Using his Instagram Story, Pulkit shared a picture of himself lying in bed and wrote about the setback he has faced after the illness. His post centred on the effect malaria had on his body and his determination to recover.In the caption, he wrote, "Malaria took a little more out of me than I expected. Lost 2.5 kg of muscle and a fair bit of strength. But I know this body. We've built it before. We'll build it again (sic)." Further details about the actor's health status remain undisclosed.Meanwhile, Pulkit was seen in a cameo appearance in director Homi Adajania's Cocktail 2 (2026). The film featured actors Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon in key roles. Pulkit's last theatrical release as the main lead was director Vipul Vig's Rahu-Ketu (2026), featuring actors Shalini Pandey, Varun Sharma and Chunky Pandey in crucial roles.The actor also featured in the Netflix series Glory (2026). The sports drama was co-directed and created by Karan Anshuman and Kanishk Varma. It also featured actors Divyenndu, Kashmira Pardeshi, Suvinder Vicky, Ashutosh Rana, Sayani Gupta and Sikandar Kher in pivotal characters.India Today, in its review for Glory, wrote, "Glory is a series that understands the emotional brutality behind competitive sport. It delivers strong performances and moments of real intensity, but its uneven storytelling and technical slips keep it from becoming the knockout it aims to be. It lands enough punches to matter, just not enough to dominate."- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Aug 17, 2026 15:05 IST