Rajinikanth's health update: Actor stable after elective procedure

Superstar Rajinikanth underwent an elective procedure at a private hospital on Tuesday, October 1. He is currently in a stable condition.

In Short

• Rajinikanth was admitted to a private hospital on September 29
• He underwent an elective procedure today, October 1
• The actor is currently in a stable condition

Superstar Rajinikanth underwent an elective procedure at a private hospital in Chennai on October 1. The procedure involved placing a stent near his lower abdominal area. According to sources, the procedure went on smoothly and the actor is currently in a stable condition. Sources claimed that the procedure was carried out in a cath lab and the actor will be moved to a private ward in a few hours.

A medical bulletin regarding Rajinikanth's health is still awaited. The actor was admitted to the hospital on September 30 after he complained of stomach pain.

It is said that Rajinikanth is likely to be discharged after a few days.

Soon after the news of Rajinikanth's hospitalisation emerged, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Governor RN Ravi and several fans wished the actor a speedy recovery. His hospitalisation caused a lot of worry among his ardent fans, who prayed for his recovery.

On the work front, Superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Vettaiyan. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film will release in theatres on October 10. The actor returned to Chennai from Visakhapatnam, where he was shooting for his film, Coolie, 10 days ago.

Rajinikanth attended the audio launch of Vettaiyan on September 20 and delivered a speech for about an hour. He also danced to the film's single, Manasilaayo, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, at the event.