Rajinikanth in 2.0
A screen shot from the teaser of Rajinikanth's 2.0.PR Handout

A few hours ago, several reports had surfaced, especially on social media platforms that Superstar Rajinikanth is hospitalised due to various health issues. The news spread like wildfire on the internet, and many fans even started praying for the wellbeing of the actor. But now, a close source to Rajinikanth has dismissed all these rumours and has made it clear that the Superstar is fit and healthy.

In a recent talk with Times of India, Riaz K Ahmed, Rajinikanth's publicist requested his fans not to believe the rumours that are spreading on the internet about the Superstar's health. Riaz also added that Rajinikanth will soon attend an event in Chennai which will be organised by his wife Latha, on behalf of Daya Foundation.

To make things more clear, Riaz later tweeted regarding Rajinikanth's current health status.

"There are rumors being spread regarding Superstar Rajinikanth's health, stating that he's been hospitalized. There is no Truth to this. Rajini Sir is healthy & doing well. Therefore, I request you all to not spread the word further. Thank you," tweeted Riaz.

Rajinikanth's most-anticipated flick '2.0' which will be a sequel to 2010 blockbuster 'Enthiran' will be released on November 29. The film directed by Shankar is made with a budget of more than Rs 600 crore, thus becoming the costliest movie ever made in the Indian film industry.

Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the role of lead antagonist in this mega-budget outing. Apart from Rajini and Akshay, the film also stars Kalabhavan Shajon, Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey and Adhil Hussain in other prominent roles. Mozart of Madras A R Rahman has composed the scores for '2.0', while Nirav Shah has cranked the camera.

Recent stills of '2.0' released by the makers via the official Twitter page have already gone viral on the internet, and many people have started comparing these stills with Hollywood projects like 'Avengers' and 'Independence Day'.

As everything is fine about Superstar Rajinikanth's health, fans are in a state of ecstasy and they are eagerly waiting to see the biggest Superstar of Indian cinema grace the big screens in style on November 29.