The actor was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on September 30 after suffering from severe stomach pain, where doctors discovered a swelling in his aorta.

Source: The Hindu

Actor Rajinikanth was discharged from Apollo Hospitals at 11 a.m. on Thursday (October 3, 2024), following treatment for a medical condition.

The actor was hospitalized on September 30 after experiencing severe stomach pain, where doctors discovered a swelling in the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart.

A medical update from the hospital said that Rajinikanth had a successful non-surgical procedure to fix swelling in his aorta. During this procedure, a stent was placed to close off the affected area, and it was performed by Dr. Sai Satish. The hospital reported that everything went well and the actor’s condition is stable.

Earlier, Apollo Hospitals also mentioned that Rajinikanth is recovering well.

A statement by the hospital explained that a stent was successfully placed in the aorta, sealing off the swelling through an endovascular repair procedure. The hospital assured fans and well-wishers that Rajinikanth’s condition is stable. The procedure went as planned. He has been discharged after two days, as promised by the hospital.

Rajinikanth’s daughter and filmmaker Soundarya he visited the Tiruvottiyur Shri Vadivudai Amman Temple in Chennai to offer prayers for her father while he was hospitalised.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi expressed his support for Rajinikanth by posting on social media, saying, “I stand with the millions of devoted fans of Thiru Rajinikanth around the globe in praying for his swift and smooth recovery.” his close friend and fellow actor Kamal Haasan also wished him a speedy recovery.

Rajinikanth’s discharge from the hospital comes just a week before the release of his upcoming film, Vettaiyan. Directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions, this star-studded film features notable actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, and Abhirami.

Vettaiyan marks Lyca Productions’ 30th project and is Amitabh Bachchan’s debut in Tamil cinema. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. This film is also significant as it is Rajinikanth’s 170th film and is set for a worldwide release on October 10.

Rajinikanth will also be seen in Coolie, helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, with Sun Pictures backing the project. Rumours suggest that Sivakarthikeyan may play a significant role, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The release date for the film is yet to be announced.

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