Covid-19: Superstar Rajinikanth fans alert! Annaatthe film shooting halted in Hyderabad - Here is why

In a major development, the shooting of the Rajinikanth-starrer, 'Annaatthe', was halted after four of the film crew tested positive for COVID-19. Sun Pictures, the production house, said the top actor and other crew members have tested negative for the virus.

"During routine testing at #Annaatthe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has beenpostponed," Sun Pictures said on its Twitter handle.

Announcement : During routine testing at #Annaathe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed.

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 23, 2020

The shoot for the movie, stalled due to the pandemic, resumed at Hyderabad only on December 14.

It was not immediately clear if the actor would stay put in the Telangana capital or return to Chennai.

Superstar Rajinikanth at #Annaatthe shoot ! pic.twitter.com/qqdpwtLtsb

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 14, 2020

Directed by Siva, the movie also has Keerthy Suresh and Nayanthara in the lead roles, while the supporting cast includes Meena, Khushbu and Prakash Raj. 

Recently, Superstar Rajinikanth turned 70, and film industry colleagues including Chiranjeevi, AR Rahman, Mohanlal and Mahesh Babu showered him with birthday wishes. Many colleagues as well as fans also honoured him with a common display picture highlighting his popular on-screens avatars.