Jr NTR to Undergo Shoulder Surgery in Hyderabad

• Jr NTR is set to undergo shoulder surgery at KIMS Hospitals in Hyderabad on August 12.
• The procedure was scheduled after doctors evaluated the shoulder injury he sustained on July 27.
• Doctors had initially advised the actor to take six to eight weeks of complete rest.
• His team said specialists are overseeing his treatment and recovery.
• The actor’s team has asked fans and the media to respect his privacy and said further updates will be shared when appropriate.
• Jr NTR is currently associated with Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film Dragon, which is scheduled for release on June 11, 2027.

Telugu actor Jr NTR is set to undergo shoulder surgery at KIMS Hospitals in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 12, following an injury he sustained in July. His team said the procedure was recommended after a medical evaluation and that a team of doctors is overseeing his treatment and recovery.

The actor’s team confirmed the surgery in a statement, saying the procedure had been scheduled after doctors assessed the shoulder injury. It added that further updates on his progress would be shared after the surgery.

The development follows an earlier medical assessment after Jr NTR injured his shoulder on July 27. His team had said doctors led by Dr J. Madhusudan Rao and Dr R. A. Puramchandra Tejaswi advised him to take six to eight weeks of complete rest to support a full recovery.

At the time, Jr NTR’s team sought to reassure fans about his condition, saying there was no immediate cause for panic. The latest statement does not provide further details about the nature of the injury or the surgical procedure.

Jr NTR’s team asks for privacy

With the surgery scheduled, the actor’s team has asked fans, well-wishers and members of the media to respect his privacy during the treatment and recovery period.

The team said it would provide health updates when appropriate, without disclosing specific details about the surgery or an expected recovery timeline beyond the earlier recommendation for six to eight weeks of rest.

Sources provided for the report do not establish that the injury occurred on the sets of Jr NTR’s upcoming film Dragon. His team’s original statement said only that he sustained the shoulder injury on July 27.

What is known about Dragon

Jr NTR is working on Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel. The film marks their first collaboration and is scheduled for worldwide release on June 11, 2027.

The film features Rukmini Vasanth, Anil Kapoor, Biju Menon, Guru Somasundaram, Ashutosh Rana and several other actors. It is being backed by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts.

The project was originally scheduled for release on June 25, 2026, before its release date was moved to June 11, 2027.

For now, Jr NTR’s immediate focus is his shoulder treatment. His team is expected to provide further information on his condition and recovery following the procedure.