Legendary writer-director-actor K. Bhagyaraj and his wife Poornima Bhagyaraj are coronavirus positive and their son Shantanu Bhagyaraj has revealed the information to fans. They have joined the long list of celebrities who have been infected by the second wave of the deadly virus with well over 4 lakh cases per day reported in India and 25 thousand in Tamil Nadu.

The 'Master' actor has written "My parents #KBhagyaraj #PoornimaBhagyaraj tested POSITIVE for #Covid19 today. All of us incl. staff has quarantined ourselves @ home as per our doctor's instructions. Requesting everyone who was in contact with any of us last 10days to get tested. Pls pray for their speedy recovery".

Celebrities and fans are writing get well soon messages on social media for the couple who have been entertaining the South Indian movie fans for more than four decades.

My parents #KBhagyaraj #PoornimaBhagyaraj tested POSITIVE fr #Covid19 today.
All of us incl. staff hve quarantined ourselves @ home as per our doctors instructions
Requesting everyone who were in contact with any of us last 10days to get tested
Pls pray fr their speedy recovery????

— Shanthnu ?? ஷாந்தனு Buddy (@imKBRshanthnu) May 7, 2021