Superstar Rajanikanth was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre at Porur to improve his breathing pattern.Sources close to the hospital said that an expert team of doctors is keeping a close watch on how the actor is responding to treatment. Doctors ensured that there was no reason for any worries.

Meanwhile Rajani fans across Chennai observed fast and conducted special poojas for the quick recovery of the actor. In Chennai, prayers will be conducted for two days beginning Friday at the Sri Raghavendra Temple in Triplicane, which is popularly called as Dakshina Manthralayam, between 7 am am 11am.