'Sincere thanks to fans who have made me'; Rajinikanth releases statement after getting discharged from hospital

CHENNAI: Actor Rajinikanth, who was hospitalized for a swollen blood vessel, returned home on Friday evening. Soon after getting discharged from the hospital, the actor took to social media to thank everyone who wished him well during his recovery. In a heartfelt message, Rajinikanth expressed appreciation to his political associates, film industry colleagues, friends, supporters, media personnel, and fans.

“To all my political friends who wished me a speedy recovery, to all my film fraternity friends, to all my well-wishers, the press and media, my sincere thanks to you all. And to the fans who have made me, who keep me alive and love me immeasurably, praying for my well-being. I express my sincere gratitude to you all,” the note read.

Rajinikanth was admitted to Appolo Hospital in Chennai on Monday.

"The actor had swelling in a blood vessel connecting to the heart and was treated by a non-surgical trans catheter method," the hospital said in a statement.