“Rajinikanth’s vital parameters normal”

Actor Rajinikanth, undergoing treatment at a hospital here for gastro intestinal and respiratory problems, is “comfortable” and his vital parameters have returned to “normal” levels, a medical bulletin said on Saturday.

“Thorough investigations and appropriate treatment made him comfortable and his vital parameters returned to normal”, said the bulletin issued by the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, where the actor was admitted on May 13.

However, Rajinikanth would continue to remain in the Intensive Care Unit to restrict visitors and avoid infections, it said.

“The 61-year-old actor spends time with family members and takes oral diet by himself,” the bulletin said.

The actor’s fans continued to perform special prayers in various temples across the state, including the Sri Raghavendra temple in Mylapore here, for his speedy recovery.

Hundreds of fans of Rajinikanth offered special prayers at the dargah of Saint Hazrath Syed Shahul Hameed Quadir Wali in Nagore for the speedy recovery of the Superstar.

Members of Nagapattinam District Rajinikanth Fans Association, participated in the prayers last night in the nearly 500-year-old dargah.

Saint Hazrath Syed Shahul Hameed is believed to be the 23rd descendant of Prophet Muhammad.