Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS): Actress sisters Shruti and Akshara Haasan on Tuesday shared an update about their father Kamal Haasans health, post his leg surgery.

Shruti shared the health update on Instagram. 

The statement read: "We would like to begin by thanking you for you overwhelming support, prayers and genuine concern regarding our father's recent medical procedure. We are happy to inform all of you that the surgery was a success! 

"The surgery was performed on his leg this morning at Sri Ramachandra Hospital performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mohan Kumar along with Dr. J.S.N Murthy. The doctors, attendees and the hospital management are taking wonderful care of our father and he is doing well, is in good spirits and working towards a speedy recovery." 

The statement mentions that Kamal shall be back home in a few days. 

"He will return home in four to five days. After a few days of rest and recuperating from the surgery, he shall be ready to interact with people as always.  A heartfelt thankyou from us all your prayers for his well-being and the immense love showered on him. We are grateful that your good energy will be a big part of his speedy recovery." 

The statement was captioned as: ''On behalf of @ikamalhaasan , here's an update !! Thankyou for all the (love emoji) (joined hands emoji)''