Vikram did not suffer heart attack, says son Dhruv Vikram: ‘We are pained to hear such rumours’

Vikram's son shared an update about his father's heath via Instagram. He said the actor did not suffer a heart attack, while also critising ‘false’ reports and rumours about his health.

Actor Vikram was hospitalised in Chennai on Friday. His son, Dhruv Vikram reacted to reports that said the actor had suffered a heart attack. He said his father complained of ‘mild chest discomfort’ and was likely to be discharged from hospital in a day. Dhruv, who is also an actor, criticised ‘false rumours’ that the actor had to be rushed to hospital ahead of the teaser launch of his upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan: I as he suffered a heart attack.

Dhruv Vikram reacted to reports of his father Vikram being hospitalised after suffering a heart attack.

On Friday, Dhruv took to Instagram Stories to address various reports that said Vikram had a heart attack, and was admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. In his statement, Dhruv said his father was undergoing treatment and his health should be better soon. He also shared how rumours about Vikram's health affected the family.

Dhruv Vikram shared an update on father Vikram's health.

“Dear fans and well-wishers, Appa (father) had mild chest discomfort and is being treated for the same. He did not have a heart attack as reports falsely claim. We are pained to hear rumours to this effect,” Dhruv wrote.

Vikram was hospitalised on Friday, hours before the actor was supposed to attend the teaser launch event of his upcoming Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: I in Chennai. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the period film is schedule to release in theatres on September 30, and also stars Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, and Trisha.