Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Balakrishna Resumes Dada Filming After Knee Surgery Recovery
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 is now back at work on the film in Mysore.
While he was away, the director filmed scenes that did not need him.
The team is now working on his remaining scenes and other important parts.
Dada is planned to reach cinemas on December 24, 2026.
The injury had delayed an earlier plan to release the movie during Dussehra.
Manchu Manoj and Kajal Aggarwal are also in the film.
Nandamuri Balakrishna has returned to filming Dada in Mysore after recovering from left-knee surgery.
He injured his knee while shooting an action sequence; one report specifies a quadriceps tendon tear, blood clot and tissue damage.
Director Gopichand Malineni filmed scenes that did not require Balakrishna during his recovery.
The filmmakers plan to complete important scenes with Balakrishna and other cast members during the Mysore schedule.
Dada is scheduled for theatrical release on December 24, 2026, after the injury delayed its earlier planned Dussehra release.
- 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.
- When
- He returned during the latest shooting schedule; a production-company post announcing his return was dated October 7, 2026.
- Where
- The current filming schedule is in Mysore; his surgery was at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad.
- Why
- He has recovered, and the team is continuing production ahead of the planned December 24, 2026 release.
- Film
- Dada
- Returning actor
- Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Injury
- Left-knee injury during an action sequence; one report describes a quadriceps tendon tear, blood clot and tissue damage.
- Surgery location
- AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Current filming location
- Mysore
- Scheduled theatrical release
- December 24, 2026
- Director and producer
- Gopichand Malineni; Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas
- Other named cast
- Manchu Manoj, Kajal Aggarwal, Samuthirakani and Sarath Kumar
