The hospitalization of Tamil star actor Rajinikanth due to an abdominal aneurism on September 30, 2024 had sent shockwaves among concerned fans, especially considering how active the 'Superstar' had been in the public eye, until that point of time. The 73 year old underwent a non-surgical medical procedure at the Apollo Hospitals on Greams Road, Chennai on October 1, 2024. 

Now an official statement from Apollo Hospitals on Rajinikanth's health and cardiac procedure reads,

"Mr. Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, on 30th September 2024. He had a swelling in the main blood vessel leaving his heart (Aorta), which was treated by a non surgical, transcatheter method.

 

Senior Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sai Satish placed a stent in the aorta completely sealing off the swelling (Endovascular Repair). We would like to let his well-wishers and fans know that the procedure went, as planned.

 

Mr. Rajinikanth is stable and is doing well. He should be home in two days."