Actor Rajinikanth, who was admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on October 28, was discharged on October 31 night.
A medical bulletin from the hospital on October 29 said he had undergone a carotid artery revascularisation, and was recovering well. The actor had been hospitalised after an episode of giddiness.
While there was no official statement from the hospital on October 31, Mr. Rajinikanth was seen on television being welcomed home by family members, who performed an aarthi.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on October 31 visited the actor. He also met CPI (M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan, who is being treated at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.
