Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao tests COVID-19 positive, says 'it's a mild infection'

Veteran movie director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao on Wednesday, August 16, shared a video to reveal that he has been tested COVID-19 positive and is currently under home quarantine. He also disclosed that he has a mild infection and is self-isolated inside his room.

"Hello everyone, just wanted to tell you that I was declared COVID-19 positive on September 9. I also wanted to tell everyone that infection is mild. However, doctor has suggested home quarantine and self-isolation," said Singeetam Srinivasa Rao in video. 

"Since I'm self-isolated, my food is kept outside my room's door, which makes me recall my hostel days," said Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. He also revealed that he is currently reing books and writing scripts to pass his time. Here's Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's video: 

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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao on his fight against COVID-19 

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, who was tested COVID-19 positive, a few weeks ago, said that he is recovering from virus and is better. He exclaimed, "Medicines are doing ir job, and I'm doing all that I can do. I'll be alright soon." Singeetam Srinivasa Rao also warned everyone to take good care of mselves.

"COVID is a serious thing. It finds ingenious ways to attack you, so one has to be very careful," ded director. 

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Meanwhile, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, who turns a year older on September 21, said that he would t celebrate his birthday this year. Since his quarantine finishes on September 22, he will postpone his birthday celebrations, said Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. He also thanked all well-wishers and fans who sent him messs asking about his well being. 

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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao was last seen in Krish's Kanche. movie, starring Varun Tej and Pragya Jaiswal has veteran director in a cameo. Interestingly, Kanche was Singeetam's last movie. He has been on a hiatus for past five years. 

He last helmed Welcome Obama (2013). movie, starring  Urmila Kanitkar, Rachel and Esteban in le is official remake of Marathi film Mala Aai Vhhaychy! (2011). film opened to mixed reactions from critics and audiences, with latter heavily criticising pace of movie. 

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