Rajinikanth Health: 'Superstar's Heart Is Strong As...', Hospital's X Post Reassures Thalaivar Fans

Superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday underwent a non-surgical procedure for an issue in the main blood vessel of his heart and a stent was placed to seal off a swelling, the hospital treating him said, amid an outpouring of prayers and wishes for his speedy recovery for the 73-year-old.

A medical bulletin issued by Apollo Hospitals

He was stable, doing well and should be home in two days, a medical bulletin from Apollo Hospitals said. "Senior interventional cardiologist Dr Sai Satish placed a stent in the Aorta completely sealing off the swelling (Endovascular repair)," Dr R K Venkatasalam, Director, Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, said in the bulletin.

He further said, "we would like to let his well-wishers and fans know that the procedure went as planned. Mr Rajinikanth is stable and is doing well. He should be at home in two days."

A post shared by Apollo Hospitals on X further reassured Thalaivar fans about his well-being. "Our superstar's heart is as strong as his spirit! Rajinikanth is recovering well after a heart procedure and will be home soon (sic)," read the post.

#SuperstarRajinikanth trends on social media

Rajinikanth was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on September 30. He had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart (Aorta), which was treated by a non-surgical, transcatheter method, the hospital said in a medical bulletin. #SuperstarRajinikanth was tending on social media platform X throughout the day. The actor's upcoming flick, Vettaiyan, will hit the screens on October 10. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan , Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Rana Daggubati and is directed by Jai Bhim fame TJ Gnanavel.

(With inputs from PTI)