Jr NTR, Covid
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South star Jr NTR recently tested positive for Covid-19. The actor is currently in isolation and recovering from the virus. Jr NTR took to his social media account and requested his fans not to celebrate his birthday amid the coronavirus crisis. He will ring in his birthday tomorrow that is May 20 and ahead of that Jr NTR has urged his fans to stay safe during the pandemic.

The Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava star penned down a lengthy note for his fans that he shared on his Twitter account, it started off by the actor giving thanks to his fans for their wishes and he gave them a health update as well, “My dear fans, a big thank you to each and every one of you. I have seen your messages, your videos and your good wishes. Your prayers have kept me going and I am indebted to you all for this love. I am doing very good and I hope to test negative soon,”

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The note further read, “Every year, the affection shown by you on the occasion of my birthday is something I truly cherish. But in these challenging times, the biggest gift you can give me is to stay home and follow lockdown rules. Our country is at war with Covid-19. Our medical community and frontline workers are waging a selfless and tireless war. Many people have lost their loved ones and livelihoods. This is not a time for celebration. This is a time for showing our solidarity with those in need.”

Jr NTR concluded the letter by asking the fans to stay safe and assured them that when it is all over he will celebrate it with them, “Please take care of your family and loved ones. Support each other and extend a helping hand to those in need. When all this over and the war on Covid-19 is won, we shall celebrate together. Wear a mask. Stay at home (sic).”

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