Rajinikanth moved to ICU

Rajinikanth, who is undergoing treatment at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre for recurrent respiratory infection and gastrointestinal problems, has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The doctors have shifted him to improve his breathing pattern on Wednesday evening.

A hospital release says that a multidisciplinary team is closely watching his vital parameters to assess benefits from multi-pronged treatment strategies. Doctors say he is responding well to the treatment. Sources also say that the doctors have restricted visitors from meeting the actor.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's fans across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are performing special poojas and homams for the superstar's speedy recovery.