Rajinikanth admitted to hospital in Chennai, condition stable
The 73-year-old is likely to undergo an elective procedure today
Veteran actor Rajinikanth was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai late yesterday (30 September), news agency PTI reported, citing its sources.
The 73-year-old is likely to undergo an elective procedure today (1 October).
As per the PTI sources, Rajinikanth's condition was stable. There has been no official communication from Rajinikanth's family or the hospital yet.
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As per an NDTV report, hospital sources said that a heart-related procedure has been scheduled for today.
In 2020, Rajinikanth was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad with 'severe hypertension and exhaustion'. He was discharged on 27 December after his blood pressure stabilised, and doctors advised him to get a week's rest.
Rajinikanth had also undergone kidney transplant
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, had then said a statement. "In view of his post-transplant status, labile hypertension and age" he has to be in complete bed rest for one week with regular monitoring of his blood pressures and "has also been counselled to avoid any activity that increases the risk of contracting Covid-19".
More about his health
Rajinikanth also underwent a Covid-19 test on 22 December of the same year and although it was negative, he had isolated himself. The actor underwent a kidney transplant in 2016.
Rajinikanth's upcoming film
Rajinikanth's much-awaited film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel, is set to hit theatres on 10 October. Vettaiyan marks Rajinikanth's 170th film. Earlier, the production company unveiled the title teaser of the movie on Rajinikanth's 73rd birthday.
