Megastar Chiranjeevi has on Friday said that the efficiency of the police departments in the Telugu States has made the lockdown largely successful.

"Their efforts have been phenomenal. I am personally witnessing their stellar work in Hyderabad. It's because of the police that the spread of COVID-19 has been tamed. I urge everyone to please cooperate with the police. We have to join them in ending the virus. As the son of a constable, I am saluting the department," the legendary actor said in a video message.

The DGP of Telangana has thanked Chiru for the inspiring message. "You have also awakened a wide audience, who gets inspired by you. 'Being a member from Police Family' - it means a lot, would help us greatly, in this battle against #Covid19. Your words can surely let everyone stick to #LockDown," he added.

Chiru's late father, Konidela Venkat Rao, was a police constable.

You have not only inspired us, the entire force, but also awakened a wide audience, who gets inspired by you. "Being a member from Police Family'' - it means a lot, would help us greatly, in this battle against #Covid19. Your words can surely let everyone stick to #LockDown. https://t.co/ovgj4HvdYT

— DGP TELANGANA POLICE (@TelanganaDGP) April 10, 2020