Actor Akshay Kumar said he has tested positive for Covid-19. The actor revealed that he will not be able to attend the Cannes Film Festival which kicks off on May 17. He said he was “really looking forward to rooting for our cinema” at the Indian pavilion there.
Taking to Twitter, Akshay said, “Was really looking forward to rooting for our cinema at the India Pavilion at #Cannes2022, but have sadly tested positive for Covid. Will rest it out. Loads of best wishes to you and your entire team, @ianuragthakur. Will really miss being there.”
This is the second time in over a year that Akshay has being diagnosed with coronavirus. In April 2021, he tweeted that he had tested positive for Covid-19. He wrote, “I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for Covid-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself. I’m under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care. Back in action very soon.”
On the work front, Akshay will be next seen in and as ‘Prithviraj’ alongside Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar. The movie also stars Sonu Sood and Sanjay Dutt, and will be out in theatres on June 3. ‘Prithviraj’ will release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Akshay recently spoke about the first song from the film, ‘Hai Har’, and called it “one of the most patriotic songs that he has heard in his entire acting career.”
He said, “Hari Har is the soul of the film and salutes the daredevil spirit of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan who sacrificed everything to protect his motherland from the merciless invader, Mohammad of Ghor. Hari Har is brimming with the mighty king's resolve to protect India which is why I connect so deeply with the song.”
