Chennai: Ace director Mani Ratnam hospitalised with fever symptoms

The source said that the director, however, is feeling much better now than he did in the morning.

Published: 19th July 2022 12:54 PM  |   Last Updated: 19th July 2022 05:25 PM   |  A+A A-

Mani Ratnam. (File Photo)

Mani Ratnam. (File Photo)

By PTI

CHENNAI: Noted filmmaker Mani Rathnam was admitted to a private hospital here, on Tuesday, reportedly with symptoms of fever. The corporate hospital where he has been admitted is yet to officially react.

Sources said the ace director was taken to the hospital with symptoms of fever today and he underwent a checkup. He had tested negative for COVID-19, and is likely to be discharged today, the source added.

The Ponniyin Selvan director was working on the post-production of his historical drama, which is slated for release on September 30.

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