Pawan Kalyan Undergoes 3.5-Hour Shoulder Surgery In Mumbai For Severe Rotator Cuff Injury

Pawan Kalyan, who is awaiting the release of his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu (see factual note below), is facing some health issues. The actor-politician suffered a major shoulder injury, due to which he had to undergo surgery in Mumbai on Saturday. Doctors said that Kalyan had severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders, and the operation on his right shoulder lasted three and a half hours.

The Jana Sena Party confirmed that Pawan Kalyan’s surgery was successful and that he is currently under close medical supervision.

The Jana Sena Party shared a statement on X, saying, “Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan Undergoes Shoulder Surgery. Diagnosed with severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders; right shoulder operated on first. The surgical

procedure lasted for three and a half hours. Injuries originally sustained in 2016 were severely aggravated over the years by enthusiastic crowds grabbing his hands during political rallies, from the Porata Yatra to recent election campaigns.”

“Following a recent diagnosis of severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders, medical experts advised immediate surgical intervention. However, Shri Pawan Kalyan chose to delay the procedure until he had fulfilled his previously scheduled official commitments. To manage post-operative pain effectively, doctors advised against operating on both shoulders simultaneously. Consequently, a three-and-a-half-hour surgery was performed exclusively on his right shoulder on Saturday, following standard pre-operative tests on Friday. Surgery for the left shoulder is expected to take place in approximately two months.”

Further, the statement claimed that Pawan Kalyan had been suffering from the injury for almost a decade but chose to ignore it. He continued fulfilling his political responsibilities despite repeated medical advice to rest.

“Shri Pawan Kalyan originally sustained injuries to his shoulder in 2016. Despite doctors recommending adequate rest, he continued to participate in public meetings. The condition significantly worsened during the 2018 Porata Yatra. In their enthusiasm to greet their leader, Jana Sena Party supporters would frequently grab and pull his hands. He bore the excruciating pain silently and continued to delay proper treatment.”

“The pain flared up again after the 2019 elections, during his tour of the Rayalaseema districts, particularly when he met tomato farmers in Madanapalle. The constant physical interactions, handshakes, and affectionate embraces from massive crowds further strained his shoulders. He continued to endure the pain throughout the Varahi Yatra and the latest general election campaigns. The true extent of the damage was identified in April during medical evaluations for a nasal surgery. Doctors discovered severe rotator cuff injuries and muscle tears, expressing astonishment at his ability to endure such extensive physical trauma for so long. Following their urgent recommendation for surgery, he underwent further evaluation in Mumbai a few weeks ago, which culminated in Saturday’s operation. He is currently recovering under close medical supervision.”

A few hours later, the Jana Sena Party shared another health update, confirming that the surgery had been successful. The statement added that doctors had detected an avulsion fracture in his shoulder, which made the procedure more complex.

The official statement on the party’s handle read, “The surgery performed on State Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan in Mumbai was highly successful. A medical team led by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, conducted the procedure on Shri Pawan Kalyan’s right shoulder. A major surgery had to be performed because, in addition to the rotator cuff injury, he also had an avulsion fracture in his shoulder. The surgical procedure took three and a half hours to complete. He has been shifted from the operation theatre to the recovery room and is currently coming out of the effects of anaesthesia. Shri Pawan Kalyan remains under close medical supervision.”

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wished his deputy a quick recovery on X, saying, “Wishing Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan garu a full and speedy recovery. I pray for his good health and wish him strength during this time.”

Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer also wrote on social media, “I wish Deputy Chief Minister Sri K. Pawan Kalyan garu a speedy recovery from the surgery for rotator cuff injury undergone by him at a hospital in Mumbai. I pray Almighty to bestow the strength on him to get well soon.”

Pawan Kalyan will next be seen in the upcoming Telugu film PSPK32, directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Ram Talluri.