New Delhi: Earlier today, popular Telugu actor and politician Chiranjeevi has tested positive for COVID-19. The 65-year old actor took to his social media and shared a note about his health confirming that he has tested positive for coronavirus. He further informed that he is asymptomatic and has quarantined himself at home. Chiranjeevi took a test before resuming his shoot for ‘Acharya’.

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His statement read, “Took a test for COVID-19 before resuming Acharya shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am currently asymptomatic & quarantining myself at home. Request all those who met me in the last 5 days to also undergo COVID tests. Will update you on my recovery soon.”



Many celebrities from the South Indian film industry took to their social media and wished the superstar a speedy recovery.

Sudheer babu wrote, “I am sure you will be back very soon with the good news sir. Wish you a speedy recovery.”



Rakul Preet Singh wrote, “Get well soon sir”



Gopichandh Malineni tweeted, “Wishing you a speedy recovery @KChiruTweets sir”



Nithiin wrote, “Praying for your speedy recovery @KChiruTweets Garu. Get well soon sir. Stay Strong.”



Nephew Varun Tej also tweeted, “Get well soon daddy..You should be back in no time..”



Ravi Teja tweeted, “Wishing you a speedy recovery @KChiruTweets garu... Take care!”











On a related note, Chiranjeevi had met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao only two days ago.

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