Director - Actor Bharathiraja was admitted to the hospital after he fainted at the Madurai airport. As he is recovering now, Bharathiraja has issued a statement thanking his fans for their unconditional love and prayers.The statement reads, “My dear Tamil people, I am your beloved Bharathiraja. I was admitted to the hospital recently due to a health issue, and I am recovering due to the excellent treatment and kind care of doctors and medical staff. I humbly request all my loved ones not to come to see me in person as visitors are not allowed in the hospital. I hope to get well soon and meet you all in person.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have kindly inquired and prayed for my recovery in person, over the phone and online after hearing the news of my admission to the hospital. See you all soon. With love, Bharathiraja," it read.

On August 27, the MGM hospital also released a statement, that reads "Mr Bharathiraja P, aged about 81 years, is admitted to MGM Healthcare, Chennai on Friday (26/08/2022). His condition is currently stable and he is making progress. He is being evaluated, treated and closely monitored in the Intensive Care Unit by our team of Medical Experts."

On the work front, Bharathiraja was last seen in the movie Thiruchitrambalam starring Dhanush in the lead role. The film also had Nithya Menon, Raashi Khanna and Priya Bhavani Shankar.