A serious kidney problem did not stop a diehard fan of superstar Rajinikanth, from escaping from hospital to watch his recently released flick Lingaa and after the show ended, he was found dead on his seat with the intravenous drip-tube intact, revealed the police.

The 56-year old Rajendran,from Chettipalayam , was being treated for a kidney problem at the Government Hospital and was on an intravenous drip for the last few days, claimed police.

Rajendra somehow managed to escape the strict surveillance in the hospital, and reached the theater to watch his favourite superstar on the silver screen.However, some media houses have reported that he was suffering from kidney cancer.

When the film ended, the theater’s staff found him dead. Police immediately took custody of the body and sent it to the hospital. However, the further investigation process in the case is still on.