Coronavirus update: Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran tests negative for COVID, to stay in isolation for week

Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who tested positive for COVID-19 a week ago, announced on Tuesday he has tested negative for the coronavirus but confirmed that he would stay in isolation for one more week just to be sure.  

The actor had tested positive for the virus while shooting for his film Jana Gana Mana where he makes a cameo. The film's director Dijo Jose and many of the crew members had also tested positive for Covid-19.

Sharing his latest test report on Twitter, Prithviraj wrote: “Tested negative on the Antigen test today. Will still be continuing to isolate for one more week to be doubly sure. Once again, thanks to everyone who reached out and expressed care and concern [sic].”

Tested negative on the Antigen test today. 🙂 Will still be continuing to isolate for one more week to be doubly sure. Once again, thanks to everyone who reached out and expressed care and concern. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SMhKZy2Qny

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) October 27, 2020

Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Prithviraj will star in an epic project that will employ a virtual production technique, which has been used in Hollywood 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 filmmaking! So looking forward to this one! Changing times, newer challenges, innovative methods! And an epic story to tell! [sic]"

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

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.