Coronavirus update: R Madhavan tests positive for COVID-19

R Madhavan on Thursday revealed that he had contracted the novel coronavirus. The actor's revelation followed that of his 3 Idiots (2009) co-star, Aamir Khan, who tested positive the previous day.

In a tweet that heavily referenced the blockbuster, Madhavan wrote, "Farhan HAS to follow Rancho and Virus has always been after us BUT this time he bloody caught up."

The actor had been shooting for an upcoming film, Amriki Pandit, in Bhopal. He had even shared a picture from the sets, captioning it with 'Shoot in Bhopal with tons of precaution,'

Ludo (2020) actor Rohit Saraf, who also tested positive today, put out a message on social media: "Please stay put unless urgent. I urge y’all to be careful for your own sake and for that of others."

Producer Ramesh Taurani has also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. However, he revealed that he had taken his first dose of the vaccine, and hence, was expected to recover soon. 

After a lull between December and January, COVID-19 cases have increased across India, leading to the postponement of several films, including the Rana Daggubati-led Haathi Mere Saathi.