Indian actor Rajinikanth to be discharged from hospital following cardiac procedure

Rajinikanth was expected to be discharged on Thursday. However, this was delayed for undisclosed reasons.

Born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, Rajinikanth is one of India’s most celebrated actors – having starred in over 170 films across five decades. Called “Superstar Rajinikanth” by adoring fans, he was awarded India’s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 2019 for his contributions to the industry.

His upcoming film Vettaiyan will be out on Oct 10 and will see him acting alongside Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan in the latter’s first Tamil film.