Rajinikanth discharged from Chennai hospital after successful procedure for heart condition

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has been discharged from Apollo Hospital in Chennai following a successful treatment for a swelling in the main blood vessel leading from his heart. The actor was admitted to the hospital on September 30 after experiencing severe stomach pain.

Rajinikanth has been discharged

A statement from Apollo Hospital confirmed that a stent was successfully placed in the aorta through a non-surgical, transcatheter method, sealing off the swelling via an endovascular repair procedure. The hospital reassured fans and well-wishers that Rajinikanth’s condition was stable, and he was discharged after two days as promised by the medical team.

As per an update shared by the official X handle of news agency ANI, “Actor Rajinikanth was discharged from Apollo Hospital at 11 PM last night: Chennai Police.” Rajinikanth, 73, had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart which was treated by a non-surgical, transcatheter method.

During Rajinikanth’s hospital stay, his daughter and filmmaker Soundarya Rajinikanth visited the Tiruvottiyur Shri Vadivudai Amman Temple in Chennai to offer prayers for her father.

Expressing his support for the beloved actor, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi posted on social media, “I stand with the millions of devoted fans of Thiru Rajinikanth around the globe in praying for his swift and smooth recovery.”

Rajinikanth’s longtime friend and contemporary Kamal Haasan had also wished him a speedy recovery.

மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும் எனது அருமை நண்பர், சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் @rajinikanth அவர்கள் விரைவில் பூரண நலமடைய விழைகிறேன்.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 1, 2024

Translates to: “I wish my dear friend, Superstar @rajinikanth, who is hospitalized, a speedy recovery.”

Rajnikanth’s upcoming projects

Rajinikanth’s discharge comes just days ahead of the release of his much-anticipated film, Vettaiyan. Directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions, the film features a star-studded cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, and Abhirami.

Vettaiyan is notable for being Lyca Productions’ 30th venture and marks Amitabh Bachchan’s debut in Tamil cinema. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and it will be Rajinikanth’s 170th film, set for a worldwide release on October 10.

Additionally, Rajinikanth is set to feature in the film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures. While details remain sparse, rumours suggest that Sivakarthikeyan may play a significant role, with Anirudh Ravichander returning as the composer. The release date for Coolie has yet to be announced.

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