Actor Rajinikanth rushed to Chennai hospital; condition stable, say doctors

CHENNAI: The health condition of Superstar Rajinikanth is stable, said doctors.

He was rushed to Apollo Hospital on Greams Road here on Monday night after reportedly falling ill while shooting for Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie.

Rajinikanth had complained of severe stomach pain, sources said. A case of abdominal aneurysm is suspected, they added.

Stating that his health was now stable, doctors said medical investigations are under way.

Sources also added that an elective cardiac procedure is planned to be done on the actor at the cath lab of the hospital on Tuesday morning.

In December 2020, Rajinikanth had undergone a similar health checkup.

Meanwhile, the actor's film, Vettaiyan, directed by Jai Bhim-fame TJ Gnanavel, is slated for release on October 10.

(With inputs from Bureau)