He got admitted to the Manipal Hospital and hospitalized for nine days after which he was discharged. It is the same hospital that Yediyurappa has got admitted to again on Friday. 

The 59-year-old actor, who is a Padma Shri laureate, has been getting treating in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the continuous observation of a team of doctors. 

As the sequel of the growing number of cases in Chennai, there were rumors that the city will be imposed with the complete lockdown. 

According to the state health department, Tamil Nadu has reported 7,987 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest single-day rise recorded by the state since the outbreak.

He was asked about the surge in COVID-19 deaths in Madhya Pradesh and his response had stunned everyone and displayed how the state government is committed to containing the virus spread. 

The shocking admission has come when the state has been bracing up the second wave of the novel coronavirus that has got more severity than the preceding one, that erupted last year. 

The new order has come after there were multiple episodes of debates over the government's directive of canceling the arrear exams in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Health Ministry said that 11,44,93,238 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in India, one of the highest figures in the world. 

Along with Yogi Adityanath, his predecessor Akhilesh Yadav had also tested positive for the COVID-19 viral infection.

Senthil is in stable condition and cooperating for treatment. He may be discharged after three days depending on the doctor's advice.