P. Sarojini
Chennai, India (CWBN)_ Kollywood superstar and actor-politician Rajinikanth was admitted at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad on Friday following severe fluctuations in his blood pressure. The latest medical report from the hospital stated that the actor is progressing well than expected, and that the doctors will decide on his discharge tomorrow based on his blood pressure and test reports.
The 70-year-old legendary actor recently resumed his shoot for the film Annathe in Hyderabad. But after four members of the team tested positive for coronavirus this week, the shoot was cancelled again. Apollo Hyderabad stated that Rajinikanth had been screened negative for Covid-19.
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, released its statement regarding the actor’s health today morning. It said, “Rajinikanth who was admitted yesterday is progressing well. He had an uneventful night and his blood pressure is still on the higher side although under better control than yesterday. His investigations have not revealed anything alarming so far. He is scheduled for a further set of investigations today, reports of which will be available by today evening”.
Apollo Hospitals released another report later in the evening. The hospital said that nothing alarming was found in the recent tests and the actor needs complete rest. It said, “Mr Rajinikanth is stable. Reports of some of the investigations done today have come and there is nothing alarming. A few more reports are awaited. Based on the reports of remaining investigations and his blood pressure status overnight a call will be taken tomorrow morning on his discharge from the hospital.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami today contacted Rajinikanth over the phone and wished him speedy recovery. The actor’s fan followers and club members are worried about the actor’s health as well as his long-anticipated event of launching his new political party, which was scheduled on 31 December. Ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections next year, Rajinikanth had planned to launch his new political party on December 31.
Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan Yesterday wished Rajinikanth in Twitter for a speedy recovery. He tweeted, “Wishes for Rajinikanth’s speedy recovery”.
