Health Update Of Chiranjeevi: Popular Telugu actor and politician Chiranjeevi has tested positive for Covid-19. The 65-year-old celebrity posted a note about his health. He said he was asymptomatic and is under self-isolation at his home.

He took the test while shooting of his latest film Aacharya as a routine procedure.

"Took a test for Covid-19 before resuming period drama 'Acharya' film's shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive," added Chiranjeevi.

Chiranjeevi had met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao only two days ago. As per a report by IANS, on Saturday, Chiranjeevi along with fellow actor Akkineni Nagarjuna met Rao and all three were seen without masks in television news reports.

"Request all those who met me in the last few days to also undergo Covid tests. Will update on my recovery soon," he added.


Telangana's coronavirus cases tally surpassed the 2.50-lakh mark on Sunday as it reported 1,440 new infections during the last 24 hours.