Actor Rajinikanth, aged 73, was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai late on Monday night. He was taken to the hospital after experiencing severe stomach pain, as confirmed by officials. Apollo Hospitals has since released a medical bulletin regarding his health.
"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 using a nonsurgical, transcatheter method," the bulletin from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, stated.
According to the bulletin, "Senior Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sai Satish placed a stent in the Aorta, completely sealing off the swelling (Endovascular repair)." The hospital reassured his well-wishers and fans that the procedure went as planned, and Mr. Rajinikanth is stable and doing well. He is expected to return home in two days.
Earlier, hospital sources confirmed that Rajinikanth's condition is stable. Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth is set to star in the film 'Coolie.' Although specific details about the movie are still under wraps, a recently released teaser has already sparked fans' interest. The teaser showcases Rajinikanth in an action-packed role, confronting adversaries with a belt made of gold watches. The monochrome teaser, accentuated with gold highlights, has left audiences eager for more.
'Coolie' marks the debut collaboration between the iconic actor and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is rumored to feature Sivakarthikeyan in a significant role, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. While the release date for 'Coolie' remains unannounced, anticipation continues to build.
In addition to 'Coolie,' Rajinikanth will also appear in 'Vettaiyan,' sharing the screen with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release in October.
