Rajini in hosp again, may go abroad

Chennai: Actor Rajinikanth is back in hospital for pneumonia, renal and gastro-intestinal problems. Doctors at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Porur in Chennai, where the 61-year-old film icon was admitted on Saturday, said he was being treated for recurrent respiratory infection and a stomach ailment.

His stressful schedules coupled with lifestyle habits, including smoking, could have worsened his health condition, doctors added.

Rajinikanth, who had returned home after two rounds of hospitalization, was rushed back to hospital on Saturday when his respiratory problems worsened. A series of investigations including a CT scan was done by a team of doctors, who concluded that he suffered from pneumonia. They found he had fluid accumulation between the layers of the tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. Blood test reports also showed elevated levels of creatinine in blood showing signs of kidney disorders and other gastrointestinal problems.

He is being intermittently given oxygen support and is pumped in with antibiotics to clear infection of the lower respiratory tract.

A medical bulletin from the hospital said he was “not in the intensive care unit and has been progressing well”.

On April 29, the actor was first taken to the hospital when he complained of fatigue and vomiting on the first day of shooting for his upcoming film Rana. Doctors at the St Isabel's Hospital said he was dehydrated and exhausted. He was discharged the same day.

On May 4, he was moved into the intensive care unit of the hospital with breathing difficulty and discomfort. A week later, he was discharged and advised rest.

Rajinikanth's Rana in danger

Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming movie 'Rana' is in big trouble says Kollywood rumor mills. As Rajini is suffering from ill health for the past ten days, 'Rana' shoot didn't start as per the schedule. It can be recalled that Rajini fell ill on the launching day of 'Rana' and was rushed to the hospital. He was discharged within couple of days but fell ill again and is being treated in hospital since then. The latest we hear is Rajini has been referred to specialists in US and he would be leaving to America soon. 'Rana' schedules were disturbed by this and as there are more than hundred crore rupees running on it, makers are worrying a lot about Rajini's health. "What if he seriously falls ill during mid way of the shoot?" is their biggest worry. Knowing about his health condition better than any, even Rajini might think twice about doing this film. 'Rana' requires so much physical stress and strain and Rajinikanth is right now not fully fit for it.

Secret Behind Rajinikanth's Rs 50 Cr

To those who are not aware, Rajinikanth happens to be Asia's second highest paid actor after Jackie Chan.

Sources reveal that his remuneration touches anywhere near Rs 50 crores per each film. However, many find it a mystery as to how any actor can make such type of money. Well, here is the secret.

A senior film personality from Kollywood who is close to Rajini revealed “In the case of Rajini, it is his humility and simplicity that gave him such an elevation. Despite many successes, Rajini’s feet has always been grounded and his ability to become a face in the crowd once he removes his makeup is what brought him such enormous fame.”

Recently, Rajini was present for the launch of his magnum opus ‘Rana’ and it is heard that even Deepika Padukone, the leading lady of the film was surprised at Rajini’s humble presence. Rajni didn’t agree to sit along with elderly people but stood like a debutante hero behind their chairs. This made Deepika surprised. Many say that if the other stars can take even a leaf out of Rajini’s book they would reach great heights.

Twitter joke on Super Star stirs controversy

A joke on social networking platform from Indian Super Star Amitabh Bachchan targeted at South Super Star Rajinikanth is drawing flake. Big B wrote on his Twitter like this. "When Graham Bell discovered the telephone, he found two missed calls from Rajnikanth!! Brilliant". The intentions of Amitabh is unknown but die hard Fans of Rajini are severely hurt by this tongue in cheek joke from a man like Amitabh. This ridiculing from Senior Bachchan is disapproved by many and soon was his defensive reaction seen. "Not making fun of him...praising his status and his greatness ..he is noble successful humble person , and revered like a God," said Amitabh trying to negate the damage. Meanwhile, can anybody draw positive from Bachchan's joke? If so, then it is of very bad taste.