Rajinikanth Hospitalised: PM Narendra Modi Calls Latha Rajinikanth to Enquire About Superstar’s Health Post-Surgery
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth underwent a successful procedure to treat a blood vessel swelling and is recovering well. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his wife, Latha, to express his concern and wish Rajinikanth a speedy recovery.
As the Tamil megastar Rajinikanth continues to recuperate at a Chennai hospital, his wife, Latha received a call from PM Narendra Modi enquiring about the actor's health. Tamil Nadu BJP State President K Annamalai shared the update on his official X, formerly Twitter page. Rajinikanth Health Update: Latha Rajinikanth Confirms ‘All Is Well’ After Husband’s Hospitalisation Due to Severe Stomach Pain.
Sharing a picture of the actor with PM Modi on his X, he wrote, “Our Hon. PM Thiru @narendramodi avl spoke telephonically to Smt. Latha Rajinikanth avl today to inquire about the health of our Super Star Thiru @rajinikanth avl. Hon PM was informed about the well-being of Thiru Rajinikanth avl post-surgery & Hon PM wished him a speedy recovery (sic)”.
The megastar had a swelling in a blood vessel leaving his heart for which he underwent an elective procedure. The medical professionals placed a stent in the aorta to treat the swelling in his blood vessel. He is reported to be stable and is said to get discharged from the hospital in a few days. The procedure was carried out by a team of three specialty doctors in a cath lab.
Before his recent hospitalisation, Rajinikanth made an appearance at the audio launch of his upcoming multi-starrer film, Vettaiyan. The actor impressed the audience at the event with his dance moves. Rajinikanth Health Update: Tamil Superstar Stable After Endovascular Repair, To Be Discharged in Two Days.
The film, directed by TJ Gnanavel, sees him reuniting with veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan after 33 years. The two last collaborated on Hum which was a massive rage in the 1990s and a huge success. The movie also starred Govinda, Anupam Kher, Kimi Katkar, Deepa Sahi, Shilpa Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, and Kader Khan in pivotal roles. It also led to Thalaivar’s 1995 classic Baasha, as it employed several unused plot points from the original script of Hum.
Meanwhile, Vettaiyan is slated to release on October 10.
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