Hyderabad: Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth conveyed his heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of support from politicians, fellow actors, and fans during his recent hospitalisation. The veteran actor was admitted to a hospital in Chennai on September 30 for a non-invasive procedure to treat a swelling in a blood vessel after he complained of uneasiness. Following his procedure, Rajinikanth was discharged and is currently resting, with plans to resume work on Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie after a few weeks of recovery.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Rajinikanth thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for personally checking on him by speaking to his wife, Latha Rajinikanth. The actor posted, "My dear honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji... my heartfelt thanks to you for your care and concern regarding my health and checking on me personally."
My dear honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji … my heartfelt thanks to you for your care and concern regarding my health and checking on me personally 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
In addition to PM Modi, the Jailer actor extended his gratitude to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami for their earnest wishes.
நான் மருத்துவமனையில் இருக்கும்போது, எனது நலன் விசாரித்து, நான் சீக்கிரம் குணமடைய வாழ்த்திய, எனது அருமை நண்பர் தமிழக முதலமைச்சர் மாண்புமிகு @mkstalin மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் அவர்களுக்கு எனது மனமார்ந்த நன்றிகளை தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன் 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
Thanking My dear friend and honourable Chief Minister Shri @ncbn Chandra babu Naidu garu for wishing me a speedy recovery 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
Thanking the honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu @rajbhavan_tn Shri Mr Ravi for enquiring about my health 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
நான் விரைவில் குணமடைய வேண்டும் என்று மனதார வாழ்த்திய தமிழக எதிர்க்கட்சி தலைவர் நண்பர் @EPSTamilNadu திரு.எடப்பாடி பழனிசாமி அவர்களுக்கு எனது மனமார்ந்த நன்றி 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
Rajinikanth also took the time to personally thank his Vettaiyan co-star Amitabh Bachchan for his warm concern, writing, "Thank you @SrBachchan ji for your love and showing such warm concern towards me...truly touched."
Thank you @SrBachchan ji for your love and showing such warm concern towards me …truly touched 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
The actor shared a heartfelt statement in Tamil, expressing his appreciation for each one for their support during his health issue. In terms of his professional endeavours, Rajinikanth is set to return to the big screen with Vettaiyan, slated for release on October 10 in multiple languages.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 4, 2024
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