Chennai: "Thalaivar is fine. Don't believe rumours," is the first official statement from superstar Rajinikanth's team a day after the actor was admitted to the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai — "Thaivalar" or "Leader" is what fans call the actor.
A voice message from Rajinikanth's PR manager Riaz K. Ahmed dismissed media reports that the 70-year-old has been diagnosed with a condition known as infarction. Rajinikanth was admitted to hospital after going there for a routine check-up. Tamil Nadu's Health Minister Ma Subramanian paid him a visit and said on Friday, "We have got in touch with the hospital, he (Rajinikanth) is doing well."
