AdminSouth Indian actor Kamal Haasan was tested positive for Covid 19 on Monday, November 22 and is currently seeking treatment at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre in Chennai.
“Sri Kamal Haasan is admitted in SRMC for complaints of lower respiratory tract infection and fever. He was tested Covid positive. He is on medical management and his condition is stable.” The hospital said in a statement.
The 67-year-old Tamil actor and politician was in Chicago, USA on November 15 to launch his clothing brand – KH House of House Of Khaddar. He was tested positive for Covid 19 upon returning from his trip.
In a post on the microblogging site, Kamal had informed fans that he have been experiencing mild cough due to the virus. He had also reminded everyone to stay safe stressing that the pandemic has not gone away.
His daughter, actress Shruti Haasan also took to twitter to thank and update fans on her father Kamal Haasan’s health condition.
In a social media post, Shruti had said that her father is recovering well and is looking forward to interacting with all his fans. She also thanked all fans for their concerns and prayers in regards with her father’s health.
Fellow actor and superstar Rajinikanth, who is also a good friend of Kamal had reportedly called him on Tuesday and enquired about his health.
The actors who were both groomed by the legendary filmmaker K Balachander, first appeared together in the film ‘Apoorva Raagangal’ in 1975. Both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have since acted in eleven films together.
Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraja had also took to social media to extend his wishes for Kamal’s speedy recovery.
“Come well brother soon to make the cinema industry wonder about your works” he wrote on twitter. Ilayaraja last scored music for Kamal in the 2004 thriller drama ‘Virumaandi’
On the work front, Kamal’s 232nd movie ‘Vikram’ helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is slated to hit the big screens next year April.
The teaser for the action thriller which co-stars Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi was released on his birthday, November 7.
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Shufiyan Shukur
