Actor Rajinikanth underwent carotid artery revascularization (CAR) procedure on Friday and will be discharged in a few days, said Chennai's Kauvery Hospital in an official statement. 

"Mr Rajinikanth was admitted in Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai yesterday (28 Oct 2021) following an episode of giddiness. He was thoroughly evaluated by the expert panel of doctors and was advised to undergo Carotid Artery revascularization. The procedure was performed successfully today (29th Oct 2021) and he is recovering well. He is likely to be discharged from the hospital after few days."

 

The 70-year old actor had visited Delhi earlier this week to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He had also called upon President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his wife Latha Rajinikanth. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wished the actor a speedy recovery today stating,

"It is my wish that Rajinikanth, a dear friend who has been admitted to the hospital due to poor health recovers soon and returns home."