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Renowned actor Rajinikanth was recently admitted to Apollo Hospitals due to a swelling in his aorta, which was successfully treated with a non-surgical method.
Despite the health scare, his professional commitments, including the upcoming film Vettaiyan and Coolie, remain on track.
His wife and the Tamil Nadu Health Minister have assured fans that all is well with the superstar.

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Rajinikanth is recovering well, says hospital statement

Rajinikanth was admitted due to swelling in aorta, reveals hospital

By Shreya Mukherjee

Oct 01, 2024

05:57 pm

What's the story

Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Monday evening after reportedly experiencing stomach pain. A statement released by the hospital on Tuesday revealed that the actor had swelling in his aorta, the main blood vessel leaving his heart. This condition was treated non-surgically by Dr. Sai Satish, a senior interventional cardiologist who placed a stent in Rajinikanth's aorta to seal off the swelling.

Health update

'He should be home in two days'

The hospital's statement, shared by ANI, read: "Mr. Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, on 30th September 2024. He had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart (aorta), which was treated by a non-surgical, transcatheter method." "Senior interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sai Satish placed a stent in the aorta completely sealing off the swelling (Endovascular Repair). We would like to let his well-wishers and fans know that the procedure went as planned."

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Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on 30th September. He had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart which was treated by a non-surgical, transcatheter method...Rajinikanth is stable and is doing well. He should be home in two days: Apollo Hospital,… pic.twitter.com/NnaEVFnMKX

— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2024

Family statement

Rajinikanth's wife and TN Health Minister provided updates

Earlier, the actor's wife, Latha Rajinikanth, assured fans that "all is well" but didn't share any further details about his health. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian also weighed in, saying that Rajinikanth had gone to the hospital for a routine check-up. He added that because of his celebrity status, he was asked to get admitted at night for this check-up.

Career update

Rajinikanth's upcoming projects remain on schedule

Despite his recent health scare, Rajinikanth's professional commitments continue as planned. He recently attended the audio and preview launch of his upcoming film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and set for release on October 10. The film features a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, and Abhirami. In addition to Vettaiyan (his 170th film), he is also working on Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie slated for a 2025 release.