Rajinikanth Health Update: Swelling in Major Blood Vessel, Revealed by Hospital
There were major concerns about megastar Rajinikanth's health recently. The Thalaiva was admitted to a hospital on Monday evening in Chennai. Fans have been waiting eagerly to know exactly what happened and if the actor is okay or not. Today, Apollo Hospitals shared a major update on the superstar's health. The hospital statement will give a major relief to all the fans who have been stressed about his health.
In their statement, Apollo Hospitals have shared the reason why Rajinikanth was admitted on Monday evening. The statement mentions that the Jailer star had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart. However, his condition is now better and the actor will be discharged in the next two days.
The official statement reads, "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, transcathether 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. (sic)."
Check out the hospital's statement below:
On the work front, the actor's next release is Vettaiyan. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the Tamil action drama also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Rana Daggubati, and Ritika Singh. The film is all set to release in theatres on October 11, 2024. It will clash with two Bollywood movies - Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina starrer Jigra and Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri's romantic comedy titled, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video.
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The action thriller film Vettaiyan marks Big B's debut in the Tamil film industry. Fans will also get to see him and Rajinikanth together on the big screen after 33 years. The actor will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller titled Coolie. The film also stars Shruti Haasan, Sivakarthikeyan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Upendra Rao. The film is slated to hit theatres next year.