Jr NTR  requesting his fans not to celebrate his birthday amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. The actor will be turning a year older tomorrow, May 20.

Jr NTR, who is currently in isolation after testing Covid-19 positive, took to social media to request his fans not to celebrate his birthday amid the coronavirus crisis. Jr NTR will turn 38 on May 20. He reminded his fans that we, as a country, are at war with Covid-19. He wrote that the medical community and the frontline workers are waging a selfless and tireless war and are saving many lives.

JR NTR'S REQUEST TO HIS FANS
He also shared a health update saying that he is doing well and is hoping to test negative for Covid-19 soon.

He wrote, "My dear fans, a big thank you to each and every one of you. I have seen your messages, your videos and your good wishes. Your prayers have kept me going and I am indebted to you all for this love. I am doing very good and I hope to test negative soon (sic)."

Explaining the reason behind his request, the Aravinda Sametha actor wrote, "Every year, the affection shown by you on the occasion of my birthday is something I truly cherish. But in these challenging times, the biggest gift you can give me is to stay home and follow lockdown rules (sic)."

He further added, "Our country is at war with Covid-19. Our medical community and frontline workers are waging a selfless and tireless war. Many people have lost their loved ones and livelihoods. This is not a time for celebration. This is a time for showing our solidarity with those in need (sic)."

Jr NTR also asked everyone to wear a mask and stay at home. "Please take care of your family and loved ones. Support each other and extend a helping hand to those in need. When all this over and the war on Covid-19 is won, we shall celebrate together. Wear a mask. Stay at home (sic)."

ON THE WORK FRONT FOR JR NTR
Jr NTR is now awaiting the release of SS Rajamouli's RRR, which is slated to release in theatres on October 13. The film's shooting is nearing completion. RRR is a fictional tale of Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem, played by Ram Charan and Jr NTR, respectively.

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