Tamannaah Bhatia's parents test +ve for COVID-19

Taking to social media, the Himmatwala star Tamannaah Bhatia stated that her parents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, though her report has come in as negative.

Mumbai: Actor Tamannaah Bhatia on Wednesday said her parents have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Baahubali actor shared the news on social media, saying that her father Santosh and mother Rajani were showing "mild COVID-19 symptoms" last week after which everyone at their residence got tested for the virus.

"The results have just come in, and unfortunately my parents have tested positive. The necessary authorities have been updated of their situation and we are complying with the precautionary guidelines. The rest of the family members, including myself and the staff have tested negative," Tamannaah said in a statement.

The 30-year-old actor said her parents are currently doing better and thanked fans and well-wishers for their prayers.

"By the Grace of God they are coping well and all your prayers and blessings will put them on the road to recovery," she added.

On Tuesday, Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,37,678 with an addition of 587 new cases.

On the work front, Tamannaah will next be seen in the Telugu remake of the Kannada superhit Love Mocktail.

Director Nagashekar has roped in the actress along with Satya Dev as protagonists of the untitled remake. The makers are hoping that the film will go on floors in mid-September and will be shot in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad.

With inputs from PTI