Megastar Mammootty tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. After the news surfaced online, the superstar's fans and well-wishers were in panic and social media has been filled with speculations regarding his health condition. Now, the veteran actor himself has took to his social media handle to share his health update. “Despite taking all the necessary precautions I have tested Covid Positive yesterday. Besides a light fever I am otherwise fine. I am self isolating at home as per the directions of the concerned authorities. I wish for all of you to stay safe. Mask at all times and take the utmost care,” Mammootty said in his note.

The actor was tested positive on the set of his much-hyped upcoming movie CBI -5, directed by K Madhu and written by S N Swami. The superstar has reportedly experienced a few symptoms, including a mild cold and sore throat on Saturday evening. After he took a Covid test, the results came out positive. As you know, ‘CBI5’ is one of the most awaited upcoming films of Mammootty. Director K Madhu, actor Mammootty, and writer SN Swamy, are reuniting for the fifth time after their previous successful installments of the franchise - ‘Oru CBI Diary Kurippu’, ‘Jagratha’, ‘Sethurama Iyer CBI’, and, ‘Nerariyan CBI’. The fifth part of the CBI franchise stars Mammootty, Mukesh, and Jagathy Sreekumar, reprising their roles as Central Bureau of Investigation officer Sethurama Iyer, associate officers Chacko and Vikram, respectively.

It is learned that the shooting of the movie has been temporarily suspended after the superstars turned positive for the virus. More details are awaited!

Despite taking all the necessary precautions I have tested Covid Positive yesterday. Besides a light fever I am otherwise fine. I am self isolating at home as per the directions of the concerned authorities. I wish for all of you to stay safe. Mask at all times and take care.

— Mammootty (@mammukka) January 16, 2022

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