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Balakrishna Resumes Dada Shoot After Injury Recovery
Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna hurt his left knee while filming an action scene for Dada.
He had surgery at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad and has recovered.
He has now returned to the movie set in Mysore.
The director filmed scenes that did not need Balakrishna while he was away.
The team plans to film his remaining scenes and other important parts.
Dada is planned to come to theatres on December 24, 2026.
The movie also stars Manchu Manoj and Kajal Aggarwal.
The filmmakers hope to keep the planned release date.
Nandamuri Balakrishna has returned to filming Dada after recovering from a left-knee injury that required surgery.
He rejoined the latest schedule in Mysore, where the team plans to film important scenes with him and other cast members.
Director Gopichand Malineni filmed scenes not requiring Balakrishna while the actor was recovering.
Dada is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, during the Christmas season.
The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and features actors including Manchu Manoj and Kajal Aggarwal.
- Who
- Nandamuri Balakrishna, director Gopichand Malineni, and the Dada film team.
- What
- Balakrishna has resumed filming after recovering from a left-knee injury and surgery.
- Where
- The latest schedule is in Mysore; his surgery took place at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad.
- When
- He returned for the latest shooting schedule; the articles do not specify the calendar date of his return.
- Why
- He has recovered and resumed work as the team prepares for the film's planned theatrical release.
Key facts
- Film
- Dada
- Returning actor
- Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Injury and treatment
- Left-knee injury during an action sequence; surgery at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad
- Current filming location
- Mysore
- Scheduled release
- December 24, 2026
- Director
- Gopichand Malineni
- Production
- Venkata Satish Kilaru, under Vriddhi Cinemas
- Other cast members named
- Manchu Manoj, Kajal Aggarwal, Samuthirakani, and Sarath Kumar
Sources
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