Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar poses for a photo.

Niloufar Saleem, Gulf Today

One of Bollywood’s biggest stars Akshay Kumar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The superstar has been admitted to hospital due to his condition worsening.

While many celebrities in the past have announced their positive result through their social media accounts, the ‘Khiladi ‘ fame actor also took to his Twitter account to announce about his infection.

The actor had initially isolated himself and was in home quarantine taking all safety measures to make sure he revives back and is fine to start working again.

"Thank you everyone for your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working. I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care," Akshay Kumar tweeted.

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Akshay Kumar is currently shooting for his upcoming film "Ram Setu". Meanwhile, 45 crew members from the sets of the film have reportedly tested Covid positive, following which the shoot has been halted, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president B. N. Tiwari told indianexpress.com.