The Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi who is known for his top-notch acting and prominent social work is tested positive for Coronavirus. The actor himself announced the news on social media and stated that he took a COVID-19 test as a routine procedure before resuming the shoot of his upcoming film 'Acharya' and was found positive with the virus. His new film project Acharya revolves around the struggles of a communist ideology but unfortunately, due to his encounter with COVID, now the actor is home quarantined for a few days till he wouldn't be tested negative.

`Took a test for COVID before resuming 'Acharaya' shoot as protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am currently asymptomatic & quarantining myself at home. 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 said in a letter to fans and the media on Twitter. Check out his tweet here -

ఆచార్య షూటింగ్ ప్రారంభించాలని,కోవిడ్ టెస్ట్ చేయించుకున్నాను. రిజల్ట్ పాజిటివ్. నాకు ఎలాంటి కోవిడ్ లక్షణాలు లేవు.వెంటనే హోమ్ క్వారంటైన్ అయ్యాను.గత 4-5 రోజులుగా నన్ను కలిసినవారందరిని టెస్ట్ చేయించుకోవాలిసిందిగా కోరుతున్నాను.ఎప్పటికప్పుడు నా ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితిని మీకు తెలియచేస్తాను. pic.twitter.com/qtU9eCIEwp

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) November 9, 2020

More about Chiranjeevi's upcoming 'Acharya' project then, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. It is produced by Chiranjeevi's actor son Ram Charan, who will also feature in a supporting role in the film. 'Acharya' is directed by Koratala Siva and is slated to release in the later half of 2021.