Coronavirus update: Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran tests positive for COVID-19

Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran on Tuesday revealed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus while shooting for the upcoming film Jana Gana Mana. In a statement, he said he is asymptomatic and is doing fine now.

The film's director Dijo Jose Antony and several crew members have also tested positive for Covid-19. It was after the crew members tested positive that Prithviraj decided to get himself tested.

Sharing a post on his Twitter page, Prithviraj wrote:  "I've been shooting for Dijo Jose Antony's Jana Gana Mana since the 7 October. We had strict protocols in place with regards to Covid regulations and associated safety measures. As is the norm, all involved in the shoot were tested before the schedule started and after the last day of shoot in the courtroom set we had put up, tests were repeated [sic]."

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— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) October 20, 2020

He further added: “Unfortunately, the test results this time came back positive and I have gone into isolation. I'm asymptomatic and am doing fine now. All primary and secondary contacts have been advised to isolate and get tested. Hoping to recover soon and get back to work ASAP. Cheeran and thanks for all the love and concern."

The film, which stars Suraj Venjaramoodu, features Prithviraj in a cameo. 

Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Prithviraj will soon star in an epic project that will be shot using a virtual production technique similar to the one used in films such as Avatar and The Lion King.

Sharing the news, Prithviraj had tweeted: "This is an exciting new chapter in the art and science of film making! So looking forward to this one! Changing times, newer challenges, innovative methods! And an epic story to tell!"

This is an exciting new chapter in the art and science of film making! So looking forward to this one! Changing times, newer challenges, innovative methods! And an epic story to tell!
Stay tuned for updates! @PrithviOfficial @PrithvirajProd @frames_magic #GokulrajBaskar pic.twitter.com/kzTc7LNvIN

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) August 17, 2020

He also shared a poster along with the tweet, where Prithviraj is seen from the rear holding a spear and a sword.

To be directed by Gokulraj Baskar, the film will be made in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. It will be bankrolled by Prithviraj Productions.