Rajamouli's Official Statement on Testing Positive for COVID- 19: “Just Waiting to Develop Antibodies so that We Can Donate our Plasma"

Magnum opus Baahubali series' filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli on Wednesday released his official statement to inform his fans and well-wishers that he and his family had contracted the novel coronovirus are have been quarantining at their home. He further shared that they got tested after they developed mild fever recently which subsided by itself and now he and his kin are asymptomatic and “feeling better”.

“My family members and I developed a slight fever few days ago. It subsided by itself but we got tested nevertheless. The result has shown a mild COVID positive today. We have home quarantined as prescribed by the doctors (sic)” he said further adding that the family members are asymptomatic and “feeling better”. They are, however, following all the precautions and instructions.

“Just waiting to develop antibodies so that we can donate our plasma,” he added.

Before the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown was announced in March, the filmmaker was working on his upcoming period action drama Rise Roar Revolt. The Telugu film, featuring actors Ram Charan and NTR Jr in the lead, is a fictional tale based on the lives of two freedom fighters in early 20th century.