Superstar Rajinikanth, who was admitted Apollo hospital on Friday after facing severe fluctuations in blood pressure, has shown improvement, doctors said on Saturday.
Though Rajinikanth’s blood pressure is still on the higher side, it is better than before, the doctors added.
“Mr Rajinikanth who was admitted in the hospital yesterday is progressing well. He has had an eventful night and his blood pressure is still on the higher side although under better control than yesterday,” Apollo Hospital said in a statement.
“His blood pressure medications are being titrated carefully and he will continue to be under close monitoring. He has been advised complete rest in view of his labile blood pressure and visitors are not being allowed to meet him,” it said.
“Based on his investigations and control of blood pressure, a decision on his discharge will be taken by the evening.”
Doctors have requested fans and well wishers to not gather outside the hospital amid the pandemic. Rajinikanth’s daughter is with him in the hospital.
Rajinikanth had been shooting for his upcoming film ‘Annaatthe’ in Hyderabad for the last 10 days. The shooting was halted after a few people on the sets tested positive for the infection. The actor was also tested for covid-19 on December 22 and his results came out negative.
“Though he did not have any symptoms of Covid-19, his blood pressure showed sever fluctuations and needed further evaluation for which he has been admitted to the hospital,” said an earlier statement by the hospital.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth had earlier this month announced his entry into politics. The actor had said that an official announcement regarding the party would be made on December 31. However, amid actor’s deteriorated health, the announcement may be postponed.