Director Gopichand Malineni has shared an official health update on Nandamuri Balakrishna, confirming that the veteran actor sustained a minor muscle tear while filming an action sequence for NBK111 in Kakinada. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the filmmaker revealed that the injury occurred during the shoot and assured fans that there is no cause for major concern.
About the Injury
Balakrishna was filming a high-intensity action sequence for the historical epic when the injury occurred. On doctors’ advice, the actor will undergo a minor surgical procedure to ensure a speedy and complete recovery. The makers have assured fans that the injury is not serious and that the veteran star will return to the sets soon.
Director Praises Balakrishna’s Commitment
In his statement, Malineni praised Balakrishna’s unwavering commitment to the film despite the injury. “His discipline and hardworking spirit towards the film inspires every single member of the #NBK111 team,” the director wrote. He also appealed to fans not to worry, expressing confidence that the actor would recover quickly and rejoin the shoot at the earliest.
Impact on NBK111 Production
NBK111 is a grand historical epic being produced by Vriddhi Cinemas. The film features Nayanthara as the female lead opposite Balakrishna, marking their reunion in this ambitious project. This also reunites the actor with director Gopichand Malineni.
While production may witness a brief pause to accommodate the actor’s recovery, the makers remain optimistic about resuming filming soon. The update has come as a relief to Balakrishna’s fans, who were concerned after reports of the on-set injury surfaced online. Fans have flooded social media with messages wishing the actor a speedy recovery and eagerly await his return to the sets.