Megastar Chiranjeevi claims he tested positive for COVID-19 due to faulty PCR-kit

Megastar Chiranjeevi on Thursday took to Twitter to confirm that he tested negative for the novel coronavirus. In his tweet, he revealed that his earlier test results, which indicated that he is Covid-19 positive, was because of a faulty PCR-kit. He had also attached his latest Covid-19 test results with the tweet. The Praja Rajyam party founder and former central minister thanked everyone for the love and concern showered for his wellbeing. "My heartfelt thanks for the concern, love shown by all of you during this time. Humbled!" said the megastar, who originally came from Mogalturu village near Narasapuram in West Godavari district. 

A group of doctors did three different tests and concluded that I am Covid negative & that the earlier result was due to a faulty RT PCR kit. My heartfelt thanks for the concern, love shown by all of you during this time. Humbled ! 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/v8dwFvzznw

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) November 12, 2020

Earlier on November 9, the megastar has informed his fans that he had tested positive for COVID19. He was to begin shooting for his upcoming film 'Acharya' which is why he underwent a routine COVID test that came out as positive. He had shared that he is completely fine and asymptomatic. Moreover, he even asked everyone who came in contact with him to get tested for the virus. Taking to Twitter, he shared a letter for his fans that read, "Took a test for COVID 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 few days to also undergo covid tests. Will update you on my recovery soon. On the work front, Chiranjeevi will be next seen in Acharya directed by Koratala Siva. The film has Kajal Aggarwal as the leading lady. The film had its motion poster released on Chiranjeevi’s birthday. He also has in his kitty, the Tollywood remake of Malayalam film Lucifer.
 

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