Maharashtra CM Fadnavis visits Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan after shoulder surgery

The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister underwent arthroscopic repair of a right shoulder rotator cuff injury on July 11; the hospital expects full recovery over four months

Updated - July 14, 2026 11:23 am IST — VIJAYAWADA

By V. Raghavendra

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Monday (July 13, 2026) and enquired about his health following shoulder surgery.

Mr. Fadnavis said he wished Mr. Pawan Kalyan a speedy and complete recovery.

"Visited Andhra Pradesh DCM Pawan Kalyan ji at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where he is recovering after a surgery. Wishing him a speedy and complete recovery." — Devendra Fadnavis, in a post on X

Mr. Pawan Kalyan thanked him for his wishes. The Deputy Chief Minister’s wife, Anna Lezhneva, was present during the visit.

Surgery Details

Mr. Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery on July 11 for a right shoulder rotator cuff injury. In a statement on Sunday (July 12, 2026), the hospital said the injury comprised:

• An extensive tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons
• An associated avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity bone

The hospital confirmed that he underwent a successful arthroscopic repair on July 11, performed by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, Director of Arthroscopy and Shoulder Service.

"The surgery was uneventful and he is comfortable and recovering well," the hospital stated.

After a period of rest, Mr. Pawan Kalyan will undergo a structured shoulder rehabilitation programme. Full recovery of shoulder function is expected over the next four months.

'Take Rest, Don't Hurry Back': Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called on Mr. Pawan Kalyan at the same hospital on Sunday (July 12, 2026), enquired about his condition, and wished him a speedy recovery.

Addressing the media later, Mr. Naidu said he had advised Mr. Pawan Kalyan to take adequate rest and not be in a hurry to resume his duties. Doctors have prescribed physiotherapy for three weeks, and his left shoulder will need to be examined after six months.

Mr. Naidu noted that the surgery on the right shoulder was successful but took more than three hours, as the injury was quite serious. Whether the left shoulder injury could be cured through physiotherapy will be decided after a detailed assessment.

He was accompanied by Ministers P. Narayana and Anagani Satya Prasad, and was received at the hospital by Minister Nadendla Manohar and Rajya Sabha member Lingamaneni Ramesh.

(With inputs from PTI)

Published - July 14, 2026 11:21 am IST