Actor Chiranjeevi tests positive for coronavirus

Actor Chiranjeevi Konidela on Monday said that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

The megastar who took to Twitter to share the news, had met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao only two days ago.

The Telugu superstar is asymptomatic and in home-quarantine.

He had undergone a mandatory coronavirus test before restarting the shoot of Acharya, however, he, unfortunately, tested COVID positive.

The actor-turned politician also requested all those who came in his contact in the last five days to get themselves tested.

“Took a test for COVID before resuming ‘Acharya’ shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am currently asymptomatic & quarantining myself at home,” Chiranjeevi said in a statement.

“Request all those who met me in the last 5 few days to also undergo covid tests. Will update you on my recovery soon,” he added.