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Jr NTR undergoes shoulder surgery after Dragon set injury
Jr NTR underwent shoulder surgery on August 12, 2026, at a hospital in Hyderabad. The injury occurred during the shoot of his upcoming film Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, in July 2026.…
The Story in Brief
Jr NTR underwent shoulder surgery on August 12, 2026, at a hospital in Hyderabad. The injury occurred during the shoot of his upcoming film Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, in July 2026. The film is slated for a 2027 release.
Post-surgery, the actor said he was ‘overwhelmed by love and prayers’ from fans. His doctors have advised a recovery period of 2-3 months. Pinkvilla reported that the surgery was successful and that Jr NTR is expected to resume work after the prescribed rest.
The Indian Opinion
The outpouring of concern around Jr NTR’s surgery feeds a lazy narrative that every injury derails a big film. Dragon is scheduled for 2027 release, two and a half years away. A 2-3 month recovery window leaves ample time. The real test will be whether the delay compels Prashanth Neel to reshoot action sequences or adjusts the production calendar. That number, the actual shoot days lost versus buffer, will tell if the worry is warranted.
Sources (2): pinkvilla.com, pinkvilla.com (2)
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