Popular Tamil actor Vivekanandan, better known as Vivekh, suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital on April on Friday (April 16, 2021). The actor and comedian has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai.
It has been learnt that Vivekh was brought into the emergency care department after suffering a cardiac arrest. PTI reported that he been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a city hospital.
The 59-year-old comedian, who had taken the COVID vaccine on Thursday, complained of chest pain and fainted and was rushed to a private hospital, the sources told PTI.
Although, it has not been confirmed by the hospital whether there is any correlation between his chest pain and the effect-effects of the vaccine.
Padma Shri recipient, actor Vivekh has worked with the likes of megastar Rajinikanth, Vijay and Ajith Kumar. He has also appeared as the lead artiste in a couple of movies and has been involved in social causes including afforestation.
Vivekh has featured in movies such as Run, Saamy, Perazhagan, Unnaruge Naan Irundhal , Parthiban Kanavu, Anniyan and Sivaji to name a few. He has acted in more than 220 films.
Here’s wishing him a speedy recovery!