Actor Akshay Kumar

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has tested positive for Covid-19 and he has isolated himself.

Akshay on Sunday shared on Twitter that he has contracted the virus and is under home quarantine.

โ€œI wish to inform everyone that earlier this morning I tested positive for Covid-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself. Iโ€™m under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care,โ€ he tweeted.

The actor has requested those who have come in contact with him to get themselves tested.

โ€œI would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care. Back in action soon,โ€ the actor added.

Akshay had started shooting for his next titled โ€œRam Setuโ€.

The film also features Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha. It is directed by Abhishek Sharma.