The actor has put to rest the fears of his fans and well-wishers regarding his health in the wake of rumours of his hospitalization in an intensive care unit (ICU). The actor is known for his iconic villain portrayals in Naan Kadavul and is also well known for his comedic roles, has reportedly said that he wasn’t expecting the false rumours that were going the rounds on the web. The fact was discovered when actor Sukumar, who played in the Tamil movie ‘Kadhak’ revealed that he had met Rajendran recently.
Sukumar, who met Mottai Rajendran at a Gummidipoondi birthday party, was “happy and cheerful. In their discussion Sukumar inquired about his health in the wake of the rumours circulating. According to the reports it was Rajendran who told him that he was okay and that he felt “frustrated” from the hospital admission reports. His reply was reassuring to those that had been concerned with hearing unverified claims.
Sukumar, who also allegedly confessed that the rumours had been a huge mental strain on Rajendran as he was being called by people for his health. Rajendran was upset with the dissemination of such serious claims without proper checks. Sukumar’s report also states that Rajendran has asked questions regarding the person who sent him the report, got an answer that did not go his way. The episode highlights the power of unverifiable information spread about celebrities traveling on the internet and leading to heightened anxiety.
Actor Mottai Rajendran is a unique actor who has established his career in the Tamil film industry as a member of the stunt team and later on gained popularity as an actor. He was selected by director Bala for Naan Kadavul and his multiple comedic endeavors were making him connect with a broad spectrum of the audience. He has become a familiar name for Tamil films with his exceptional screen expressions, comic timing and unique appearance. The rumours have not had the same impact on Sukumar’s report of the meeting as he has calmed the nerves of the fans by his report that Rajendran is in good health during their interaction.
The incident is a reminder of the need to verify information before sharing health claims about a person. Rumours that the Rajendran went into the ICU at a hospital caused worries but these have been directly addressed through the response as well as Sukumar’s narration. Do not use unverified social media posts, instead use reliable news esports or verified social media posts. Rajendran’s rebuttal of the ICU rumours is the main development so far as reported on 26 October 2026 and not any medical emergency.
