Bharathiraja health update: Hospital management issues new clarification as stars continue to visit 84-year old veteran filmmaker - Reports

Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja is still under constant scrutiny in a Chennai hospital as a medical doctor confirms that the legendary cine-director is stable now. The 84-year-old cine-director is receiving premium medical care after he was admitted to the hospital with lung infection and is under intensive care (ICU). The latest news of recovery is good news for his fans and associates as he has been responding to treatment and is under complete 24/7 medical care at the hospital.

Hospital confirms intensive treatment

According to the bulletin released by MGM Healthcare, Bharathiraja is being administered all necessary interventions to address organ impairments caused by his illness. “Mr. Bharathiraja was admitted with severe lung infection and is currently being treated in the Critical care unit. He is on all appropriate treatment for organ impairments and is being closely cared for by our team of medical experts. His condition is stable and he will continue to require treatment in the Critical care unit.,” read the statement. The latest update stresses that although the director’s condition is stable, he requires further specialized treatment to aid his recovery.

Tamil film industry figures visit veteran filmmaker

In the aftermath of the hospital declaration, the Tamil film industry has seen personalities such as Seenu Ramasamy, Chitra Lakshmanan, Ameer, RK Selvamani, Seeman, Lingusamy, AR Murugadoss, and producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, go out of their way to wish Bharathiraja well and offer their support. This cultural response reflects the great goodwill that Bharathiraja has built up in his long career through his creation of stature in the Tamil film industry.

Fans and colleagues express concern

Fans and friends have been expressing their concern for the veteran filmmaker online across social media platforms.

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