Mammootty tests positive for COVID; reveals he is 'self-isolating'

Malayalam actor Mammootty has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently under home quarantine. The 70-year-old actor said he came in contact with the virus despite taking all the precautions. He also added that is currently fine.

Taking to Twitter, Mammootty updated his fans about his health. "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," he wrote.

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

Replying to his tweet, fans wished him a speedy recovery. A Twitter user wrote, "Get back stronger Ikkaaa #Mammootty @mammukka." "Get Well Soon Mammookka," commented another person.

"Pinnallah, get well soon ikka. We all pray for u ikka," said a person. "Wishing @mammukka a speedy recovery and come back with full strength soon. Get Well Soon…." tweeted another fan.

"Don't worry ikka! We are always with you. It's our duty to pray for a speedy recovery..Come back stronger," wrote a person. "All part of life, Sir. Time to pick up books and read them fully," tweeted another fan.

Mammootty came in contact with the virus while he was shooting for his upcoming film, tentatively titled CBI 5.