Superstar Rajinikanth is progressing well, say hospital authorities

Apollo Hospital issued an official statement that read, "He had an uneventful night and his blood pressure is still on the higher side, although under better control than yesterday."

"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 today evening (sic)," it further read.

Recently, Rajinikanth had tested negative for COVID-19 but was quarantined.

On Friday, the hospital had issued a statement about admitting the superstar which read, "He will be investigated and monitored closely in the hospital till his blood pressure settles down before being discharged."

"Apart from fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, he does not have any other symptoms and is hemodynamically stable," it further read.

Earlier this week, Rajinikanth was shooting for his upcoming movie Annaatthe when some crew members of the project tested positive for the coronavirus.

While the actor tested negative, he was quarantined to ensure safety.

The said movie, which is being directed by Siruthai Siva, also stars actors Meena, Khushbu, Keerthy Suresh, Nayanthara, Prakash Raj, and others.

Rajinikanth was last seen in the movie Darbar.