Balakrishna tears knee muscle in fall on ‘NBK 111’ sets; to undergo minor surgery
Telugu actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna sustained a knee muscle tear while filming an action sequence for his upcoming movie 'NBK 111'. He is currently receiving medical care in Kakinada and is scheduled to undergo a minor surgery for recovery.
Why it matters
The injury highlights the physical risks involved in film production and the impact of such incidents on high-profile shooting schedules.
Actor and Hindupur Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna suffered an injury, a muscle tear, reportedly after he slipped on a film set during an action sequence in the shooting of NBK 111 at the Kakinada deep-sea port on Tuesday (July 21, 2026).
Speaking to The Hindu , East Godavari Superintendent of Police G. Bindu Madhav said: “Mr. Balakrishna had slipped and fallen on the film set at the Kakinada deep-sea port, leading to an injury on his knee.”
On X, NBK 111 director Gopichand Malineni said: “During the shooting in Kakinada, Nandamuri Balakrishna sustained a minor muscle tear in an action sequence. He needs to undergo a minor surgery to recover fully, as per the doctors’ advice.”
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