Tamil actor Vijayakanth hospitalised, co-star Sarath Kumar says it is routine check-up(Pic Credit : Instagram/r_sarath_kumar, Wikipedia)

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Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital in Chennai on May 19. Confirming the news, friend and actor Sarath Kumar posted on Twitter that it was part of a routine check-up.

“Following the news that my dear friend Mr Vijayakanth was admitted to the hospital today due to ill health, I contacted DMDK Deputy Secretary Mr LK Sudeesh and enquired about his well-being. The captain was admitted to the hospital for his routine check-up and it is gratifying that Sudesh said he was fine,” tweeted Sarath Kumar, who has worked with Vijayakanth in 6 Tamil films.