A Malaysian child actress is now unable to walk and has to wear diapers following a nasty prank while filming a drama series in late February.

On Feb 22, Puteri Rafasya, 12, was about to sit on a chair during rehearsals when another child pulled the chair away.

Puteri fell and landed on the metal legs of a tripod. She fractured her hip bone and is currently experiencing numbness in her lower limbs due to a malfunctioned nervous system. She is also unable to walk.

Now confined to a wheelchair, Puteri has to wear diapers, reported Malaysian media.

The reports said the alleged perpetrator was related to a co-star and was not supposed to be on the set.

Puteri’s mother, Ms Fatin Aliza Salmi, has been sharing her daughter’s condition on social media.

On March 10, she said Puteri had to be rushed to hospital when she suffered from urinary incontinence.

“According to medical reports, Puteri is expected to be able to walk by now, but she cannot even stand, let alone walk,” Malay daily Harian Metro quoted Ms Fatin, 33, as saying.

Ms Fatin said her daughter’s condition is very upsetting, and claims that she has yet to receive any help or acknowledgment from the family of the child who allegedly pulled the prank.

Puteri’s fans have sent the girl messages of encouragement and prayers.

“I love to watch your acting. I pray that you get well soon. Please take care,” wrote idalady88 on Puteri’s Instagram account.

Some also told the family to seek legal advice.

“Try to consult a lawyer and file a civil suit,” wrote intanfarina_natasya.