Actor-filmmaker Bhagyaraj, and his actor-wife Poornima have tested positive for COVID-19. This was announced by their son and actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj on Twitter. 

Shanthnu also added that they were all in home quarantine and requested everyone who had been in contact with the family over the last 10 days to get tested.

Right from the moment the news broke, celebrities and fans alike responded with their prayers and solidarity, and wished the veteran film stars a speedy recovery.