Veteran actor Vijayakanth, known for his prominent roles in Tamil cinema, recently underwent medical treatment for pulmonary issues at a private hospital in Chennai. The hospital management issued a statement on social media, revealing that the 71-year-old actor would remain hospitalized for an additional 14 days.
Despite the hospital’s clear communication about Vijayakanth’s pulmonary treatment, various speculations regarding his health circulated, prompting a response from the actor’s family. In a video posted on Vijayakanth’s social media page, his wife, Premalatha Vijayakanth, addressed the rumors and condemned certain YouTube channels and online portals for disseminating false information.
Premalatha Vijayakanth reassured the public that Vijayakanth’s health is stable, contradicting claims made by some YouTube channels that he was on ventilator support. She affirmed that the actor is expected to return home soon and appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unfounded rumors.
Meanwhile, Vijayakanth’s son, Vijayaprabhakaran, shared the latest picture of the actor from the hospital, showing him in good spirits.
Vijayakanth, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema until 2010, transitioned to full-time politics in 2006. With a significant fan following, his impact on the box office during his prime was formidable.
