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Rajinikanth Film Annaatthe's 4 Crew Members Test Positive For COVID-19, Superstar Tests Negative
Days after resuming the shoot, the team of Rajinikanth film Annaatthe has yet again suspended the shooting after four crew members tested positive for COVID-19 during a routine check-up. Confirming the news, the makers of the film, renowned production banner Sun Pictures took to their social media space to also reveal that Rajinikanth, the lead actor of the film, has tested negative for the Novel Coronavirus.
Sun Pictures tweeted, "Announcement: During routine testing at #Annaatthe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for COVID-19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed."
Announcement : During routine testing at #Annaathe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed.
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 23, 2020
Reportedly, after the postponement, Rajinikanth will fly down to Chennai and might also quarantine himself. As per reports, the team was shooting in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City with cast members, including Nayanthara and Keerthy Suresh.
Directed by Siva, the Annaatthe team has so far completed 40 percent of the shoot. Rajinikanth was supposed to complete shooting by January 12, 2021, so as to focus on his political entry. Notably, if reports are to be believed, Annaatthe will be Rajinikanth's last venture before his foray into politics. The superstar of Tamil cinema will be announcing details of his political career on December 31, 2020.
Annaatthe also features Khushbu Sundar, Meena, Prakash Raj, Soori, Sathish, George Maryan and Vela Ramamoorthy in key roles. Bankrolled by Sun Pictures, the family entertainer has music composed by Imman and camera cranked by Vetri.
