Fans perform special prayers for speedy recovery of superstar Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth was admitted to the to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Thursday and underwent carotid artery revascularisation on Friday.  Fans of the superstar, on Sunday (October 31), held special prayers at Thirupankyndram Murugan Temple in Madurai district for his speedy recovery and the success of his upcoming film 'Annaatthe'. Fans carried out the special prayers by breaking 108 coconuts and "man soru" (consuming from the ground).

"We came to know that two days back our superstar Thalaiva was admitted in the hospital for his illness. Now we are conducting mass prayer for his speedy recovery and for the success of the film," Rajinikanth's fan Kumaravel advised ANI. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin additionally visited the superstar on the hospital on Sunday (October 31). He enquired about his well being and wished him a speedy recovery. A video of the minster visiting the actor goes viral on social media. 

According to a medical bulletin issued by the Kauvery Hospital, the Padma Bhushan awardee is recovering properly after he underwent carotid endarterectomy which is a surgical process that removes plaque from the within of a affected person's carotid artery as a way to restore regular blood circulation to the mind.

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The medical bulletin additionally said that the actor is more likely to be discharged in just a few days. 'Annaatthe', helmed by Siva, additionally stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushboo and Prakash Raj. The film, which is now scheduled to launch on November 4, was postponed a number of occasions because of the manufacturing delays brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

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-with ANI inputs