Actor Mottai Rajendran has dismissed rumours claiming that he was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU), reassuring people concerned about his health.

Actor Sukumar, known for his role in Kadhal, shared details of a recent meeting with Rajendran at a birthday celebration in Gummidipoondi, stating that the veteran actor was doing well and appeared cheerful.

According to Sukumar, Rajendran was upset by the false reports and the repeated phone calls he received following their circulation online.Mottai Rajendran responds to false hospitalisation reports According to Sukumar's social media update, he met Rajendran at a birthday celebration in Gummidipoondi and asked him about the reports claiming that he had been hospitalised.

Recalling their conversation, Sukumar said Rajendran responded, “No, Thalaiva, I am fit as a rock.”Sukumar also described how Rajendran was troubled by the rumours and the repeated calls from people checking on his well-being.

When the person who reportedly circulated the claim was questioned about it, he allegedly said he had received a link and shared the information based on that.

Watch Low-Budget South Films Outperform Big Releases, Signaling Major Shift In Box Office Trends According to Sukumar’s account, the person had promised to release a clarification video, but it had not been shared at the time of his post.

Sukumar added that Rajendran appeared hurt by the episode, even as he continued to interact warmly with those around him.

Mottai Rajendran’s fitness and career as a stunt performer Sukumar’s post also highlighted Rajendran’s reportedly active lifestyle at the age of 70.

According to him, the actor continues to exercise for an hour every morning at the gym in his home.Rajendran began his career as a stunt performer in 1977, following in the footsteps of his father and three elder brothers.

His father, Arunachalam, was a stunt artist who worked during the eras of M.

G.

Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan.Before becoming an actor, Rajendran spent around 35 years working as a fighter in the film industry.

His stunt career involved physically demanding and risky assignments.

One incident he recalled involved jumping into a polluted stretch of seawater for a Malayalam film, despite warnings from local residents.From ‘Naan Kadavul’ villain to comedy roles Rajendran became widely recognised for his menacing performance in Naan Kadavul, before winning over audiences with his comic timing in subsequent films.

Over the course of his acting career, he has appeared in more than 100 films.Sukumar’s post also noted that Rajendran has married off his three children and continues to work.

According to the account, the actor ended their conversation on a cheerful note, mentioning that he was scheduled to work with Santhanam on a comedy project the following day.

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