Hyderabad / Chennai: Actor and politician Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad on Friday for severe fluctuations in blood pressure and was “stable,” the hospital said. Noting that he is “stable and resting,” the hospital said the actor will remain here and undergo further investigation on Saturday.
Rajinikanth was filming for the Annathe movie at Film City in Hyderabad for 10 days, but had isolated himself after at least four people on sets tested positive for Covid-19. The 70-year-old actor had tested negative.
It is too early to say when he will move to Chennai, where he will announce the name of his political party any day after Sanipeyarchi on December 27. official party formation before the end of the year in the state capital.
What happens now with his long-awaited political entry can only be speculation. Previously, he had once hinted that his doctors had advised him not to get into the rudeness of politics full-time due to concerns about his health, having undergone a kidney transplant a few years ago.
Later, he had come out and announced at a press conference held from his home that he had decided to take the plunge after meeting with his party officials at the Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam. The Tamil Nadu political scene, excited about his long-awaited entry, is left guessing his formal entrance now with the name of the party, the flag, the officials, etc.
Doctors said his blood pressure fluctuated from 160 to 170 mmHg and had been under observation since the afternoon. “The reason for this could be overexertion, lack of adequate sleep, anxiety, or not taking prescribed medications on time. He is being treated for blood pressure for a long time. Kidneys are also being tested.”
The hospital statement said the actor’s condition was being closely monitored and blood pressure was being carefully adjusted. He will undergo further tests on Saturday.
Rajinikanth’s daughter treats him in the hospital. The family and doctors have asked their fans to give up visiting the hospital. Visits are not allowed.
Telangana State Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and TD Supreme N. Chandrababu Naidu wished the actor a speedy recovery. DMK chief MK Stalin spoke to him on the phone and wished him a speedy recovery.
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