Coronavirus update: Chiranjeevi tests positive for COVID-19, under home quarantine

Actor Chiranjeevi, who was all set to resume filming for his upcoming Telugu film Acharya, on Monday took to Twitter to reveal that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. He said that he was asymptomatic and has quarantined himself at home.

“Took a test for COVID before resuming Acharya shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am currently asymptomatic and quarantining myself at home. Request all those who met me in the last five days to also undergo COVID tests. Will update you on my recovery soon [sic],” Chiranjeevi tweeted.

ఆచార్య షూటింగ్ ప్రారంభించాలని,కోవిడ్ టెస్ట్ చేయించుకున్నాను. రిజల్ట్ పాజిటివ్. నాకు ఎలాంటి కోవిడ్ లక్షణాలు లేవు.వెంటనే హోమ్ క్వారంటైన్ అయ్యాను.గత 4-5 రోజులుగా నన్ను కలిసినవారందరిని టెస్ట్ చేయించుకోవాలిసిందిగా కోరుతున్నాను.ఎప్పటికప్పుడు నా ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితిని మీకు తెలియచేస్తాను. pic.twitter.com/qtU9eCIEwp

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) November 9, 2020

It’s worth mentioning Chiranjeevi had very recently met Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao along with the actor Nagarjuna.

In September, Chiranjeevi’s brother and actor Naga Babu tested positive for the coronavirus.

Acharya, which is being directed by Koratala Siva, marks the helmer's maiden collaboration with Chiranjeevi.

In the film, it is rumoured that Chiranjeevi plays dual roles. Acharya, as per reports, will be about a middle-aged Maoist-turned-social reformer who launches a fight against the endowments department over misappropriation and embezzlement of temple funds and donations.

The film originally was supposed to mark Trisha’s return to Telugu cinema after many years. However, she opted out of the project due to creative differences.

In March, Trisha took to Twitter to reveal that she was bowing out of the project. She wrote: “Sometimes things turn out to be different from what was initially said and discussed. Due to creative differences, I have chosen not to be part of Chiranjeevi sir’s film. Wishing the team well. To my lovely Telugu audiences- hope to see you soon in an exciting project [sic].”

Kajal Aggarwal was brought in as Trisha’s replacement. However, recent reports indicate that she has also opted out the project.