Actor turned politician Vijayakanth was spotted in the airport in a wheelchair days back as the actor was travelling to the United States of America for his routined medical treatment.

It was reported that the actor will be staying in the country for several weeks and will be accompanied by his wife Premalatha and son during his treatment.

The video of the actor in a wheelchair taken at the airport went viral on social media platforms. Now, days after his departure, the actor has given his first health update from the hospital in a post that reads:

"I'm doing well. Watching 'Satriyan' movie with sisters who're taking care of me". Check out the post here:

Image credit: India Today, We Talkiess & @vijayakanth