Tamil film icon Rajinikanth is in stable condition after being admitted to a private hospital in Chennai and will be discharged in two days. The hospital, in a statement, said that a non-surgical procedure was done to repair the swelling in the superstar’s aorta.
Hospital's statement on Rajinikanth's health
The statement read, “Mr. Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, on 30th September 2024. He had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart (Aorta), which was treated by a non surgical, transcatheter method. Senior Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sai Satish placed a stent in the aorta completely sealing off the swelling (Endovascular Repair). We would like to let his well-wishers and fans know that the procedure went, as planned. Mr. Rajinikanth is stable and is doing well. He should be home in two days.”
What the Tamil Nadu Health Minister said about Rajinikanth's health
Earlier Tamil Nadu's Health Minister Ma Subramanian had said that Rajinikanth was admitted late Monday night, although the original plan was for him to visit the hospital Tuesday morning on an empty stomach for routine tests.
"Actor Rajini went to the hospital for a periodic check up. He was to have gone to the facility on an empty stomach today but had gone there last night for the test," Minister Subramanian informed the media.
Subramanian also shared that he has been in constant touch with hospital authorities and had spoken to the doctors overseeing the actor's care.
"We enquired with the in-charge at the hospital. They said since Rajini was a big celebrity he was asked to get admitted in the night for the periodic check-up," Subramanian said, adding that the superstar is doing well and will be discharged soon.
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Rajinikanth's wife on his health
Earlier, Rajinikanth’s wife, Latha, reassured the public, saying, “All is well,” in a brief conversation with News18 about her husband's health.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi took to the social media platform X, expressing his support and saying, "I stand with the millions of devoted fans of Thiru Rajnikanth around the globe, in praying for his swift and smooth recovery."
Chief Minister M K Stalin also sent his well wishes for the actor’s speedy recovery. Fans across social media flooded timelines with prayers and messages for the superstar.