SPB, battling COVID-19, has crossed the critical phase: Rajinikanth

Chennai, Aug 17 (PTI) Top actor Rajinikanth on Monday said rewned playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, being treated for COVID-19 at a private hospital here has crossed critical phase and prayed for his speedy recovery.

"Get well soon dear Balu sir," Tamil superstar said on his Twitter account and posted a short video in which he praised singer for entertaining people for deces.

"For more than 50 years, respected S P Balasubrahmanyam sangin several Indian langus and brought joy to crores of peoplethrough his pleasant voice." singer, who was being treated for COVID has crossed critical phase, Rajinikanth said.

"When I heard that he has crossed critical phase, I was very happy. I pray to Almighty for speedy recovery of Balasubrahmanyam who isstill in intensive care. Thanks," he said.

Recently, singer was mitted to MGM Healthcare here after he tested positive for coronavirus.

His son SP Charan said on Sunday that his far has beenbreathing a little more comfortably than before.

Charan, who is also a filmmaker,expressed confidence that his far wouldrecoverfrom infection.PTI VGNSS PTI PTI