Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth hospitalized; Sarath Kumar shares his health update

Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth was hospitalized in Chennai on Wednesday. His friend and actor Sarath Kumar confirmed the news on Twitter as he wrote that it was part of Vijayakanth’s routine check-up. Sarath has worked with Vijayakanth in six Tamil films.

He tweeted, “Following the news that my dear friend Mr Vijayakanth was admitted to the hospital today due to ill health, I contacted DMDK Deputy Secretary Mr LK Sudeesh and enquired about his well-being. The captain was admitted to the hospital for their routine check-up and it is gratifying that Sudesh said he was fine”.

Vijayakanth, who is popularly known as Captain is the founder of the political party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK).

கேப்டன் அவர்கள் வழக்கமாக மேற்கொள்ளும் பரிசோதனைக்காகவே மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டார், அவர் நலமுடன் உள்ளார் என சுதீஷ் தெரிவித்தது மகிழ்ச்சி அளிக்கிறது (2) @iVijayakant pic.twitter.com/bzAXqNhMN2

— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) May 19, 2021

DMDK also released an official statement where it wrote that his condition is stable and is expected to be discharged in one or two days.

The official press statement from #DMDK says #Vijayakanth is hospitalized for his routine health checkup and his condition is stable. He is expected to be discharged in one or two days. https://t.co/RPI4d0s9X3 pic.twitter.com/xC9mUCLm2N

— Rajasekar (@sekartweets) May 19, 2021

In September 2020, Vijayakanth had tested positive for Covid-19.

For more updates on Vijayakanth’s health, stay tuned to this space.

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