Chiranjeevi tests positive for coronavirus, goes into home quarantine

Actor Chiranjeevi took to this Twitter account on Monday and announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, adding that he is asymptomatic and has home quarantined himself.

Chiranjeevi shared the news with his fans just a few days before he was all set to resume filming for his upcoming Telugu film Acharya. 

Check out his post here. 

 November 9, 2020

Chiranjeevi wrote, "Took a test for Covid before resuming Acharya shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am currently asymptomatic and quarantining myself at home. Request all those who met me in the last five days to also undergo Covid tests. Will update you on my recovery soon (sic)." 

For the uninformed, in September, Chiranjeevi's brother and actor Nagababu tested positive for the coronavirus.

On the work front, Chiranjeevi is all set to rejoin Acharya set. The film, which is being directed by Koratala Siva, marks his maiden collaboration with the actor.

Acharya, as per reports, will be about a middle-aged Naxalite-turned-social reformer who launches a fight against the Endowments Department over misappropriation and embezzlement of the temple funds and donations.

The film originally was supposed to mark Trisha’s return to Telugu filmdom after many years. However, she opted out of the project due to creative differences.

Trisha had announced on Twitter that she is opting out of the project. She had written, "Sometimes things turn out to be different from what was initially said and discussed. Due to creative differences, I have chosen not to be part of Chiranjeevi sir’s film. Wishing the team well. To my lovely Telugu audiences - hope to see you soon in an exciting project."

Kajal Aggarwal was later brought in as Trisha’s replacement, but, recent reports indicate that she has also opted out of the project.