HYDERABAD, Dec 26: Veteran Tamil actor Rajinikanth, 70, was admitted to a hospital here on Friday with complaints of fluctuating blood pressure. He was in the city in connection with the shooting of his film 'Annaatthe' when he developed symptoms of fatigue and was taken to Apollo hospital. His condition was stated to be stable on Saturday. However, investigations are still going on, doctors said.

Earlier in the week, four of his crew had contracted coronavirus and the shooting for 'Annaatthe' also was suspended. Rajinikanth had tested negative for covid at that time. Since his crew had tested positive, he too had gone in isolation.

The hospital has stated that apart from the severe blood pressure fluctuation and exhaustion, Rajinikanth had no other symptoms. He was hemodynamically stable, the doctors said.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the Apollo Hospital said he is “progressing well” but his blood pressure is on the higher side. The statement said more tests will be conducted. “His investigations have not revealed anything alarming so far. He is scheduled for a further set of investigations today, reports of which will be available by the evening. Visitors are not being allowed to meet him,” it said.

Rajinikanth is launching his poilitical party by month-end. However, doctors had earlier warned him against strainful activities as his immune system had become weak following a renal transplant some time ago.