The coronavirus pandemic which has run a rampage on the world for the past one year has now once again reared its head in the second wave infecting more and more people. Celebrities are no exceptions to the deadly virus and the latest high profile personality to be affected is none other than director Lokesh Kanagaraj who helmed Thalapthy Vijay's mega blockbuster hit 'Master'.

Lokesh has written on social media "Hello Everyone. Writing this to inform all my friends, family and wellwishers that I have tested positive for COVID 19 and have been admitted to a private hospital where I am being taken good care of. Will be back soon and stronger".

Lokesh Kanagaraj after 'Master' was in the reproduction work of his next movie 'Vikram' starring Kamal Haasan and Raghava Lawrence in the lead roles. Anirudh is the music director and the rest of the cast and crew details are being finalized.

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— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) March 29, 2021