Chennai

The health condition of Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth is stable and the actor got admitted to a corporate hospital here for a “periodic check-up,” Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma.Subramanian said on Tuesday. The actor would return home after the check-up, the minister said. Rajinikanth was admitted to the hospital late Monday night.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said in a post on the social media platform: “I stand with the millions of devoted fans of Thiru Rajinikanth around the globe, in praying for his swift and smooth recovery.”

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wished the superstar a speedy recovery, and scores of the top actor’s fans sent their prayers on social media and wishes, too, for his quick recovery. The 73-year-old popular actor is likely to be discharged on Tuesday evening, the source added.

Mumbai

Actor Govinda was injured in the leg on Tuesday after his revolver accidentally went off at his Mumbai residence, police said. The 60-year-old actor is out of danger and recuperating at a private hospital, a Mumbai police official said.

Govinda, a favourite with audiences for his impeccable comic timing and dancing skills, later issued a statement informing his fans he is doing better. “With the blessings of my fans, my parents and god, I am doing better now. I was hit by a bullet, which has now been removed,” Govinda stated.

The accident happened around 4.45 am when he was about to leave home to catch a 6 am flight to Kolkata for a show, according to his manager Shashi Sinha. The trigger of the licensed revolver was pushed accidentally while the actor was keeping the gun in the cupboard, and the  bullet hit his leg, police said.