Rajinikanth Hospitalised In Chennai Before Vettaiyan Trailer Launch, To Undergo Elective Procedure

Rajinikanth, who has been gearing up for the release of his multi-starrer Vettaiyan, has reportedly been hospitalised in Chennai and will undergo an elective procedure on Tuesday. There has been no official communication from Rajinikanth's family or the hospital yet. According to PTI, his condition was stable. 

Rajinikanth hospitalised before Vettaiyan trailer launch

According to a report in DT Next, Rajinikanth arrived at the hospital in Chennai on Monday night and was taken under observation. With the team of doctors, medical investigations are underway. Sources informed that an elective procedure is planned for October 1. Reportedly, Rajinikanth was taken to the hospital after complaining of severe stomach pain. 

Earlier in December 2020, Rajinikanth had undergone a similar health checkup in the same hospital. His upcoming film, Vettaiyan, directed by Jai Bhim fame TJ Gnanavel, is slated for release on October 10. 

Fans pray for Rajinikanth's speedy recovery

Some handles shared pictures of Rajinikanth with people looking hale and hearty right before his reported hospitalisation. With the trailer launch of Vettaiyan coming up on October 2, this news could be a minor setback for the makers and Rajnikanth’s fans.

Meanwhile, pictures of Rajinikanth from the upcoming movie were also shared. He plays the role of a cop in it and will have confrontation scenes with Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan . Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati and Manju Warrier round up the pan-India cast. Vettaiyan will release on October 10, before Dussehra.

Rajinikanth is also simultaneously shooting for Lokesh Kanagaraj's action movie Coolie. One set video had gone viral on Onam in which the actor was seen dancing to a movie song.