Malayalam actor Mammootty tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
In a Tweet, the 70-year-old actor said he tested positive despite taking all necessary precautions. ‘Besides a light fever, I am otherwise fine. I am self isolating at home as per directions of the authorities concerned. I wish for all of you to stay safe. Mask at all times and take care,’ he said.
He was in the set of a movie tentatively named ‘CBI 5’ when he tested positive, following which its shooting was temporarily suspended, it is learnt.
