CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday enquired about Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's health with his wife Latha over the phone and conveyed his wishes for the actor's speedy recovery.

In a post on X, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said, PM Modi spoke to Latha Rajinikanth today to inquire about the health of Rajinikanth. "The PM was informed about the well-being of Thiru Rajinikanth post-surgery & the PM wished him a speedy recovery."

The 73-year-old actor is currently hospitalised following a non-surgical procedure for an issue in the main blood vessel of his heart, at a private hospital in Chennai.

Rajinikanth is expected to be discharged from the hospital in a couple of days.

Before his recent hospitalisation, Rajinikanth made an appearance at the audio launch of his upcoming multi-starrer film, 'Vettaiyan'. The actor impressed the audience at the event with his dance moves.