Balakrishna to undergo minor surgery after leg injury during NBK 111 shoot

Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna suffered a minor leg injury while filming an action sequence for NBK111. He slipped during a stunt at Kakinada Port and was rushed for medical assessment. Doctors diagnosed a minor muscle tear, and he will undergo a minor surgical procedure. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Jr NTR wished him a speedy recovery. The production house confirmed the injury and assured a swift return to sets.

Veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna suffered a leg injury while shooting for his upcoming film NBK11 in Kakinada. Following the accident, the actor was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors diagnosed a ligament tear in his leg and advised him to undergo a minor surgery. As news of his injury surfaced, several actors, filmmakers, and political leaders took to social media to wish him a speedy recovery.Celebs Pray For Nandamuri Balakrishna's Speedy RecoveryJr. NTRJr. NTR shared a heartfelt message for his uncle, Nandamuri Balakrishna, on social media. Wishing him a quick recovery, he wrote, "Get well soon Bala Babai. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. Looking forward to seeing you roar back in full form..."Get well soon Bala Babai. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. Looking forward to seeing you roar back in full form…— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) July 21, 2026 Rohith NaraActor and producer Rohith Nara also wished Balakrishna a speedy recovery while praising his unwavering dedication to cinema. He wrote, "Wishing Bala Mama a speedy recovery. Your commitment and dedication to cinema are truly unparalleled. Get well soon!"Wishing Bala Mama a speedy recovery. Your commitment and dedication to cinema are truly unparalleled. Get well soon!— Rohith Nara (@IamRohithNara) July 21, 2026 Anil RavipudiFilmmaker Anil Ravipudi also extended his wishes to the veteran actor and expressed confidence that he would soon return stronger than ever. He tweeted, "Wishing #NandamuriBalakrishna Garu a speedy recovery. Knowing his incredible determination and fighting spirit, I'm sure this is just a small pause before he returns stronger than ever." He further added, "We're all eagerly waiting to see him back with the same unmatched energy."Wishing #NandamuriBalakrishna Garu a speedy recovery. Knowing his incredible determination and fighting spirit, I'm sure this is just a small pause before he returns stronger than ever.We're all eagerly waiting to see him back with the same unmatched energy. ❤️— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) July 21, 2026 BobbyDaaku Maharaaj director Bobby also reacted to the news of Balakrishna's injury and wished him a speedy recovery. In his post, he wrote, "Wishing our dearest Balayya garu a speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you back on the sets soon with your trademark energy. Wishing you good health always"Wishing our dearest Balayya garu a speedy recovery. ❤️Looking forward to seeing you back on the sets soon with your trademark energy. Wishing you good health always. #NBK #NandamuriBalakrishna— Bobby (@dirbobby) July 21, 2026 Thaman SComposer and playback singer Thaman S, who has collaborated with Balakrishna on films including Akhanda 2, also shared an emotional message. Posting a picture with the actor, he wrote, "Wishing Our Dear LION A Speedy And a Quickest Recovery . He Is always Here to Pray for us." He further added, "But Now Its time for Us to Pray Hard for his Solid ComeBack. And We all Knw How a Wounded LION. HUNTS BACK."Wishing Our Dear LION A Speedy And a Quickest Recovery ❤️‍ . He Is always Here to Pray for us . But Now Its time for Us to Pray Hard for his Solid ComeBack ♥️And ♥️We all Knw How a Wounded LION HUNTS BACK #JaiBalayya pic.twitter.com/qXFfOa6AF3— thaman S (@MusicThaman) July 21, 2026 N Chandrababu NaiduAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu revealed that he personally spoke to Balakrishna after learning about the accident on the film's set. Expressing confidence in the actor's resilience, he wrote, "Spoke with Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu after learning about his injury on set. Wishing him a very speedy recovery. Knowing his unstoppable spirit, he will be back in action in no time! Get well soon!"Spoke with Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu after learning about his injury on set. Wishing him a very speedy recovery. Knowing his unstoppable spirit, he will be back in action in no time! Get well soon!— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 21, 2026 While the makers have not announced the exact date of the surgery, it is expected to take place soon, following which Balakrishna has been advised to take a brief break from shooting. The NBK111 team has assured fans that there is "absolutely no cause for concern" and that the veteran actor is expected to return to the sets after a short period of rest and rehabilitation. His upcoming shoot schedule will likely be revised depending on his recovery.

Wishing Nandamuri Balakrishna a speedy recovery, Jr NTR wrote in his post, "Looking forward to seeing you roar back in full form"

Wishing Nandamuri Balakrishna a speedy recovery, Jr NTR wrote in his post, "Looking forward to seeing you roar back in full form"

Veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna suffered a leg injury while filming an action sequence for his upcoming movie, tentatively titled NBK 111, in Kakinada.The actor was shooting a fight scene in and around the Kakinada Port area when he sustained the injury. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a ligament tear in his leg.As per a report by Gulte, doctors have advised Balakrishna to undergo a minor surgery. If he proceeds with the procedure, the actor is expected to take a few weeks of rest before resuming work on the film.Soon after the reports surfaced, actor Jr NTR posted on X, "Get well soon Bala Babai. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. Looking forward to seeing you roar back in full form."Get well soon Bala Babai. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. Looking forward to seeing you roar back in full form…— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) July 21, 2026 The makers of the film also confirmed the injury via a statement on social media. The statement read, "During the filming of an intense action sequence for #NBK111 in Kakinada, Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu sustained a minor muscle tear. As advised by the medical team, he will undergo a minor surgical procedure to ensure a swift and complete recovery.""His unwavering dedication, discipline and passion for cinema continue to inspire everyone on the sets of #NBK111. The procedure is routine and there is absolutely no cause for concern. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the sets very soon," it further read.During the filming of an intense action sequence for #NBK111 in Kakinada, Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu sustained a minor muscle tear. As advised by the medical team, he will undergo a minor surgical procedure to ensure a swift and complete recovery.His unwavering dedication,…— Vriddhi Cinemas (@vriddhicinemas) July 21, 2026 The injury comes just weeks after the makers unveiled the first glimpse of NBK 111 on Balakrishna's birthday. The teaser received a positive response from fans, with many praising the actor's stylish and intense look.In the glimpse, Balakrishna is seen riding a motorcycle while carrying a rifle, showcasing a powerful action-packed avatar. The sequence became one of the most talked-about moments from the teaser.NBK 111 marks another collaboration between Balakrishna and director Gopichand Malineni after the commercial success of Veera Simha Reddy, which emerged as a major hit during the Sankranthi festival. The film is being produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner.Kajal Aggarwal has been finalised as the female lead and will be sharing screen space with Balakrishna for the fourth time.