The actor underwent medical evaluation after sustaining a shoulder injury during the filming of Prashanth Neel’s Dragon. His team has assured fans that there is no cause for concern.
Actor Jr NTR has suffered a shoulder injury while shooting for his upcoming film Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel. An official statement released on behalf of the actor confirmed that doctors have advised him to take complete rest for six to eight weeks to ensure a full recovery.
The announcement has prompted an outpouring of support from fans, with many wishing the Telugu superstar a speedy recovery.
Official statement confirms shoulder injury
According to the statement, Jr NTR sustained the injury earlier in the day and was immediately taken for a detailed medical examination.
Following extensive tests, a team of doctors led by Dr. J. Madhusudan Rao and Dr. R. A. Purnachandra Tejaswi recommended that the actor avoid strenuous activity and take complete rest for the next six to eight weeks.
The statement read:
“We regret to inform everyone that Mr. NTR met with an unfortunate shoulder injury this evening. The team of doctors have recommended the star to rest completely for six to eight weeks to ensure smooth and full recovery after extensive medical tests.”
Team urges fans not to panic
The actor’s team emphasized that there is “absolutely no cause for panic”, reassuring fans that Jr NTR is receiving appropriate medical care and is expected to recover well with adequate rest.
The statement also noted that any future information regarding his health or recovery will be shared only through official channels.
Impact on Dragon shoot remains unclear
While the injury is expected to temporarily pause Jr NTR’s filming commitments, the makers have not announced any changes to the production schedule of Dragon.
The highly anticipated action film marks the first collaboration between Jr NTR and filmmaker Prashanth Neel, known for directing blockbuster films such as KGF and Salaar. The project has generated significant anticipation among fans across India.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding whether the injury will affect the film’s shooting timeline or release plans.
Fans flood social media with recovery wishes
Soon after the news became public, fans across social media platforms shared messages wishing Jr NTR a quick recovery.
Many also urged the actor to prioritize his health before returning to work, expressing confidence that production schedules can resume once he has fully recovered.
Focus remains on recovery
For the time being, Jr NTR’s team says the actor’s health is the top priority. Further updates regarding his condition and return to filming are expected to be issued after doctors reassess his recovery in the coming weeks.
IndyaStory Update
The shoulder injury has been officially confirmed by Jr NTR’s team. While doctors have advised six to eight weeks of rest, there has been no official announcement regarding changes to the production or release schedule of Dragon.
