Rajini out of ICU, vital parameters stable

CHENNAI: Fans of the superstar can now heave a sigh of relief. Rajinikanth has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit and into a normal room. A press release from the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre said the iconic actor had been shifted out of the ICU around 7 pm on Sunday.“He is cheerful and is spending time with all the family members and is keenly watching a cricket match. His vital parameters are stable,” said the statement. Hospital authorities though refused to speculate on how much longer Rajini would have to stay at the hospital.With the star’s vitals stable now, he may be discharged after a few days of observation. The press release also noted that no visitors would be allowed, as per doctors’ instructions. Rajini had been admitted on May 13 for gastrointestinal and respiratory problems, and had been shifted to ICU on May 18.