Rajinikanth in hospital: PM Modi enquires about health update from Actor’s wife Latha

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Superstar Rajinikanth recently underwent an elective procedure at a private hospital in Chennai on October 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the actor’s wife, Latha Rajinikanth, over a phone call to enquire about his health. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai shared this update on social media.

Rajinikanth underwent a non-surgical procedure to place a stent in the aorta to treat swelling in a blood vessel near his heart. The actor is stable and recovering well.

According to the medical team, he is expected to be discharged in a day or two. Annamalai shared a photo of PM Modi and Rajinikanth on his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that the Prime Minister had expressed his well wishes for the actor's speedy recovery.

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 pic.twitter.com/dvneX2IJju K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) October 1, 2024

Annamalai's post read, "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."

In addition to the Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Rajinikanth’s close friend Kamal Haasan also extended their best wishes for his recovery. Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief, Vijay, shared a message in Tamil, praying for Rajinikanth’s speedy return to good health.

. @rajinikanth sir . TVK Vijay (@tvkvijayhq) October 1, 2024

Apollo Hospitals released a medical bulletin confirming that the procedure went smoothly and that Rajinikanth is in stable condition. "He should be home in two days," read the statement.

Our superstar's heart is as strong as his spirit! Rajinikanth is recovering well after a heart procedure and will be home soon! #ApolloHospitals https://t.co/4a7vgng6rB
HospitalsApollo (@HospitalsApollo) October 1, 2024

On the professional front, Rajinikanth will next be seen in director TJ Gnanavel's Vettaiyan, set to release on October 10. Additionally, the superstar is currently shooting for his upcoming film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the big screen and wish him a swift recovery.