‘Don't Write Nonsense’: Chiranjeevi Denies Reports Claiming He Had Cancer, Issues A Statement

Chiranjeevi posted a long post to Twitter stating that the reports came in after he spoke about the importance of spreading cancer awareness. 

New Delhi: After multiple reports stated that Chiranjeevi had been diagnosed with cancer and had undergone treatment, the actor a statement to address the claims. On Saturday night, Chiranjeevi posted a long post to Twitter stating that the reports had come to light after he had spoken about the importance of spreading cancer awareness. 

Chiranjeevi stated in his statement that he had previously undergone a test in which "non-cancerous polyps were detected and removed." The actor said that because he was misquoted in various reports, there was "unnecessary confusion."

"A while ago I spoke about the need to raise awareness about cancer while inaugurating a cancer centre. I told you that cancer can be prevented if you undergo regular medical tests. I was alert and took a colon scope test. I said that non-cancerous polyps were detected and removed. I only said, 'If I hadn't done the test first, it would have turned out to be cancer'. That's why everyone should take precautions and undergo medical tests/screening," Chiranjeevi wrote. 

"But some media organizations did not understand this properly and started publishing web articles saying 'I got cancer' and 'I survived due to treatment'. This has caused unnecessary confusion. Many well-wishers are sending messages about my health. This clarification is for all of them. Also, an appeal to such journalists: don't write nonsense without understanding the subject. Because of this, many people are scared and hurt," he added. 

On the work front, Chiranjeevi was last seen in the Telugu film 'Waltair Veerayya', directed by Bobby Kolli. The actor is set to star in 'Bholaa Shankar'. It is an official remake of the Tamil film 'Vedalam', in which Ajith played the part of a devoted brother with a violent history.