Rajinikanth Discharged from Chennai Hospital After Heart Procedure, To Resume Shoot For Coolie Soon

Superstar Rajinikanth was discharged from Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on October 3 around 11 PM. He had a heart procedure to treat swelling in a blood vessel, where a stent was placed in his aorta using the transcatheter method. After the successful procedure on October 1, he remained under observation for two day. Doctors have advised Rajinikanth to rest for a couple of weeks. He is expected to start working on director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film Coolie once he gets the green light from his doctors. Fans have expressed their happiness about this news and wished him a quick recovery​.

Rajinikanth’s recent hospitalisation has raised concerns among his fans, but his wife, Latha Rajinikanth, offered reassurance with a message to CNN-News18 on Monday. The actor was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Monday night after experiencing stomach pain. When CNN-News18 reached out for an update on his health, Latha stated that everything is well​. “All is well,” she said.

Rajinikanth, one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, is beloved for his iconic roles and charismatic screen presence. Known affectionately as “Thalaivar,” he has mesmerised audiences for decades with blockbuster films like Baasha (1995), Sivaji (2007), and more recently, Jailer (2023), which was well-received both critically and commercially​. His recent hospitalisation at Apollo Hospital in Chennai raised concerns among his dedicated fanbase, who quickly rallied online, sending messages of support and wishing for his speedy recovery.

Before his hospitalisation, Rajinikanth wowed fans at the audio launch of his highly anticipated film Vettaiyan. His appearance stole the show, especially when he broke into his iconic dance moves, leaving the crowd in awe. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, Vettaiyan is set for release on October 10 and has been creating a strong buzz ever since its official preview dropped.

This marks Rajinikanth’s 170th film, produced by Lyca Productions with a massive budget of Rs 160 crore. The movie has been shot across picturesque locations in Chennai, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad, further heightening the anticipation for its release.