Rajinikanth: Balachander recognised and smiled at me

“I went in to see KB sir and I’m happy to say that he recognised me. He is fine and he will get better,” Rajinikanth told reporters at the hospital.

Hospital sources confirmed that Balachander’s condition was “stable” and he was being treated for fever and some age-related ailments.

Balachander has over 150 films to his credit including “Aval Ora Thodar Kathai”, “Avargal”, “Varumayin Niram Sigappu” and “47 Natkal”.

He was also instrumental in bringing talents like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Saritha and Prakash Raj to the industry.