India, Jan. 5 -- Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja was hospitalised in Chennai a few days ago. The veteran filmmaker, 84, complained of breathlessness when he was rushed to MGM Healthcare, Chennai. Chennai Times reported the health update shared by the medical institution after it issued a statement. His condition is now 'stable', but he will continue to receive treatment under Critical Care Unit. (Also read: 'Harassment bahut hua': Hema Malini defends Sunny Deol getting angry at paparazzi during Dharmendra's funeral)

In the medical bulletin that was shared on January 5, Bharatiraja is now stable. The statement read, "Mr Bharatiraja was admitted with severe lung infection and is currently being treated in the Critical care unit. He is on all ...