Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes shoulder surgery in Mumbai
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 11, 2026, to repair a severe rotator cuff injury sustained in 2016. The surgery lasted three and a half hours. A second surgery on his left shoulder is scheduled in two months. Chief Ministers N. Chandrababu Naidu and Devendra Fadnavis visited him post-surgery, wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Lokesh meets Pawan Kalyan, wishes him speedy recovery
Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh visited Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan in Hyderabad on Saturday to inquire about his health following surgery. Lokesh presented a portrait of Goddess Kanaka Durga and prasadam, wishing him a speedy recovery. Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery earlier this month at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai for a serious rotator cuff injury sustained during public meetings when admirers vigorously shook his hands. The Deputy Chief Minister has since been discharged and is recovering.
Assembly Deputy Speaker and others meet Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan after shoulder surgery
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, along with several MLAs, film producer Naveen Yerneni, and advocates, visited Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan at his residence in Hyderabad on Friday. They enquired about his health and wished him a speedy recovery after he underwent shoulder surgery. Mr. Kalyan had his right shoulder operated on at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai earlier this month for a serious rotator cuff injury. He is scheduled to have his left shoulder operated on for a similar injury in a few months. The visit highlights political and industry support for the Deputy Chief Minister during his recovery.
Pawan Kalyan discharged from Mumbai hospital after shoulder surgery
Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, K. Pawan Kalyan, was discharged from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 15, 2026, following surgery on his right shoulder for a rotator cuff injury performed on July 11. Doctors stated the operated shoulder would take four months to fully recover. According to a press release, Kalyan had injured both shoulders due to vigorous handshakes from admirers during public engagements, and the injuries worsened over time due to neglect. He was traveling to his home in Hyderabad after discharge.
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Visits Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan After Shoulder Surgery
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 13, 2026, following his shoulder surgery. Pawan Kalyan underwent arthroscopic repair of a right shoulder rotator cuff injury on July 11, which involved an extensive tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons with an avulsion fracture. The surgery was performed by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and was successful. The hospital expects full recovery of shoulder function over the next four months through a structured rehabilitation program. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also visited on July 12, advising Kalyan to take adequate rest and not rush back to duties. Kalyan's wife, Anna Lezhneva, was present during Fadnavis's visit.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes shoulder surgery in Mumbai
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery on his right shoulder at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 11, 2026, to treat a severe rotator cuff injury sustained in 2016. The surgery lasted three and a half hours. Doctors advised against operating on both shoulders simultaneously due to recovery pain concerns, so surgery on his left shoulder, which also has a rotator cuff injury, will be performed in two months. The injuries worsened over the years due to physical strain during political yatras and enthusiastic interactions with fans and cadres. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Kalyan in the hospital and wished him a speedy recovery.
Naidu Visits Pawan Kalyan in Mumbai Hospital, Wishes Speedy Recovery
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Pawan Kalyan had undergone surgery on his right shoulder on July 11 to treat a rotator cuff injury. He has rotator cuff injuries on both shoulders, but doctors advised operating on one shoulder at a time. Naidu inquired about his condition and wished him a speedy recovery. The article was published by The Hindu on July 12, 2026, from Vijayawada.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes shoulder surgery in Mumbai
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder at a Mumbai hospital on July 11, 2026, to treat a severe rotator cuff injury sustained in 2016. The surgery lasted three and a half hours. Doctors advised against operating on both shoulders simultaneously due to recovery pain concerns. A second surgery on his left shoulder, which also has a rotator cuff injury, will be performed in two months. The injuries originated from a 2016 incident and worsened during political activities, including the Porata Yatra in 2018 and the Varahi Yatra after the 2019 elections, when enthusiastic supporters frequently pulled his hands. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wished Kalyan a speedy recovery.
Pawan Kalyan urged to undergo urgent shoulder surgery
Doctors at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai advised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan on Monday to undergo immediate surgery for significant damage to the rotator cuff and muscles in both shoulders. Mr. Pawan Kalyan has been suffering from shoulder injuries for some time. According to a press release, he decided to first complete his pre-scheduled administrative and official engagements before proceeding with the surgery. The article was published by The Hindu on June 29, 2026, from Vijayawada.