Rajinikanth’s wife, Latha, told media person here on Thursday that  he was fine. “It was an infection that has created an imbalance” she said

Rajnikanth was shifted to the ICU on Wednesday only to “give more protection” and proper treatment to him because it is a sterile area, she said assuring fans that their hero was fine.

In its latest medical bulletin, the hospital said Rajinikanth underwent hemodialysis and ultrafiltration. Rajini was prone to infections and one such infection had caused the imbalance, Latha said amid prayers from worried fans over the health of their favourite actor.

Special prayers had been conducted across the state. She clarified that all “his organs are fine”, adding that he needed a sterile atmosphere.

“It was an infection that created an imbalance. It started with stomach and respiratory infection is also there… he is fine now,” she added. Responding to a query on whether he will go abroad for treatment, she said “it is not necessary right now.”

Rajni had suffered from exhaustion on April 29, He was admitted to Isabel Hospital in the city and discharged the same day, only to be re-admitted there on 4th May for allergic bronchitis and viral fever.