Rajinikanth is safe and doing well, do not believe on rumours: Team

Chennai : Hours after superstar Rajinikanth was hospitalized yesterday in Chennai, there were status updates that paid tribute to the actor claiming his demise; but his team on Friday clarified that the actor is safe and is doing well in the hospital; 'rumours should not be believed'.

He was admitted to the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai after he went there for a 'routine checkup'. The actor, who was in New Delhi a few days back to receive the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to cinema, had gone to the hospital for a routine checkup, where he later had to be admitted.

During his visit to the national capital, he had also held meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind.

Earlier, in December 2020, the star had been admitted to the Apollo hospital, Hyderabad, due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion.

His fans have been taking to social media to wish him a speedy recovery. A few netizens asked Rajinikanth to bid goodbye to films and take rest at home.