Balakrishna’s Knee Injury on NBK 111 Set Prompts Minor Surgery

While shooting a high‑octane stunt for his 111th film, “NBK 111”, veteran Telugu actor‑politician Nandamuri Balakrishna slipped on the decks of the Kakinada deep‑sea port on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The tumble left him with a torn muscle in his knee, a detail confirmed by the East Godavari superintendent of police, G. Bindu Madhav.

According to director Gopichand Malineni, the injury is relatively minor – a muscle tear that will require a brief surgical fix. He asked fans and well‑wishers to keep calm, assuring that the doctor’s advice is straightforward and recovery should be swift.

Balakrishna was promptly shifted to a private hospital in Kakinada city, where doctors have evaluated the damage and scheduled the minor procedure. No further complications have been reported, and the team says the shoot will resume after he’s cleared to work.

Balakrishna, who also serves as the Hindupur MLA for the Telugu Desam Party, has been a mainstay of both cinema and politics for decades. This incident marks the first serious on‑set mishap in recent years, prompting a brief pause in production but not dampening the enthusiasm surrounding the much‑anticipated movie.

Fans have taken to social media, sending messages of support and good wishes. The production house, meanwhile, has pledged to adhere to all safety protocols, hoping the rest of the schedule proceeds without further hitches.