Popular Tamil actor Vijay's father S.A. Chandrasekhar slipped and fell at a resort in Kumarakom on Wednesday and had to immediately undergo a surgery at a hospital in Kottayam.

Chandrasekhar, a popular producer and director, was at the tourist destination of Kumarakom as part of discussions on an upcoming project.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning. Chandrasekhar slipped and fell in a toilet, suffering head and back injuries, hospital sources said.

He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Kottayam by two assistant directors and the doctors conducted a surgery. The doctors have advised him a week's rest and said that he is recovering well and there is no need for any concern, the source added.