Chennai, Oct 31 (PTI) Superstar Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday night, sources close to the actor said.

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The 70 year-old top actor was admitted to the city-based Kauvery Hospital on October 28, following an episode of giddiness and underwent "Carotid Artery Revascularization" (CAR) on Friday.

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Sources close to the actor confirmed he was discharged on Sunday evening.

Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had visited the actor at the hospital and enquired about his health.

Rajinikanth's upcoming flick, 'Annathae' (Elder brother) is slated for a Deepavali release.

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