Mohanlal receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Mohanlal received the COVID-19 vaccine jab on Tuesday. The actor received the first dose of the vaccine from a private hospital in Kochi, Kerala. The actor arrived at the hospital decked up in casual wear, with the mask on, and received the first dose of the vaccine. Mohanlal has taken to his social media handle to share this piece of news with his fans. “Took the First Shot of Covid Vaccine from Amrita Hospital. I thank GOI, companies which are producing the Vaccine & the Medical fraternity, including hospitals, for the assistance in d Vaccination Drive. @narendramodi @drharshvardhan @vijayanpinarayi #Shylajateacher @ICMRDELHI (sic),” the superstar tweeted.

Took the First Shot of Covid Vaccine from Amrita Hospital. I thank GOI ,companies which are producing the Vaccine &… https://t.co/jtkbZZ4VTe

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) 1615354901000

The hospital authorities too have shared the update through their social media handle. A note shared by the hospital reads, “Superstar Bharath Mohanlal received his first dose of #COVID #Vaccine today. He urged the public to follow the government’s advice, register, and get vaccinated. He said the drive will surely help individuals, families, and the society at large in the fight against the pandemic.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Mohanlal is reportedly completing the remaining portion of his upcoming film ‘Aaraattu’. The film is directed by B Unnikrishnan. ‘Aaraattu’ will feature Mohanlal in the role of Neyyattinkara Gopan. It is scripted by Udayakrishna, who has earlier given the hit film ‘Pulimurugan’. ‘Aaraattu’ is slated to release on August 12.