On one side there are these stories of Saras dying in the show thereby putting an end to his character. On another side we have GR saying on record that he is not quitting. On the third side, we have these dialogues/scenes where people talk about Saras's safety as if giving indications of something happening to him(which is ok but not his death).
Lot has been said already on the forum. But would want to re-phrase the same.
There is no show without 'Saras' the character. The end of his character means the end of the show for many fans. If GR is not quitting and Saras is dying which may imply among many things GR coming in as someone else(son/look alike), that is not acceptable to many too. The character of 'Saras' is the heart and soul of this eponymous show. I am sure I'm speaking for many of us here.
The ph n channel might have their own economic considerations in keeping this show alive. We all understand that. But its on ventilator already. To revive it, killing Saras is not the way. Its like pulling off the oxygen mask.