Nikita Mikhalkov’s spouse, Tatyana, addressed media in an interview with TASS, confirming that the director had been discharged from a hospital after a routine health assessment. She emphasized that the cinematographer involved in the project has already resumed work, signaling continuity on set.
Reports circulated on June 2 via the Telegram channel 112 about Mikhalkov’s hospitalization. The channel claimed he was treated in a unit specializing in complex heart rhythm disorders and that he had experienced episodes of heart rhythm interruption and shortness of breath. On that same day, Mikhalkov’s wife rejected the hospitalization rumor, describing the situation as a routine medical checkup for her husband.
Earlier occurrences in the timeline include an admission on January 5, 2023, when Mikhalkov was hospitalized with influenza. The illness escalated to bilateral pneumonia, requiring intensive care and placing the artist in serious condition. Reports indicated a gradual recovery and a return to public life was planned following his discharge on January 27. Subsequently, he appeared in public, performing in his own theatrical work titled “12.” A singer, Olga Zarubina, commented that this would be a significant transition for the artist, encouraging continued recovery and resilience during the process.