Legendary Tamil actor Sivakumar has become the latest notable figure to get circled with the rumors of COVID-19. The hearsays were widely circulated on social media which said that the veteran actor had tested positive for the COVID-19 viral infection and the grounds of such speculations had shocked the fans and fraternities. 

The unconfirmed reports had done rounds in social media by claiming that the actor had contracted the viral infection and he has been under self-isolation at his residence in Chennai. The rumors had pushed the actor to issue official clarification to dispel such reports. It has been said that he had undergone a medical test in which he was spelled positive for the novel coronavirus. 

However, following such rumors, Sivakumar's side had released the actor's selfie picture and issued the official clarification to dispel the rumors. His selfie was rampantly spread ever since it was released and his manager has said that Sivakumar has been doing great and carrying out his daily routine and the manager asserted that he had undergone a general medical check-up including a COVID-19 test which returned negative.  

It was the first statement from Sivakumar's side concerning his health condition and it had confirmed that the actor has tested negative for the viral infection. The official clarification has given a huge relief to the fans and fraternities. 

The 79-year-old septuagenarian is the father of reputed actors Suriya and Karthi and Sivakumar has been one of the legendary actors who earned an immense reputation for his contribution to the Tamil cinema industry. 

Sivakumar has been active for over four decades and carved his career through his live and splendid actings and remarkable journey in the Tamil movie industry. The septuagenarian has been an inspiration for many young people in advocating a healthy life and being an excellent orator. His sons Suriya and Karthi are among the list of ace and maginificent actors in the Tamil cinema industry. 

Official: #Sivakumar sir is fine & healthy 👍 He tested negative after the corona test. pic.twitter.com/f3fdOQHyY8

— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) November 30, 2020