Chandrababu Naidu visits Pawan Kalyan at Mumbai hospital
Amaravati, July 12
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday visited Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who underwent surgery on his right shoulder at a hospital in Mumbai.
The Chief Minister inquired about the health condition of the Jana Sena leader and wished him a full and speedy recovery.
Pawan Kalyan underwent the surgery at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute on Saturday.
State ministers Nadendla Manohar, P. Narayana, Agani Satyaprasad and MP Lingamaneni Ramesh also called on Pawan Kalyan. The actor-politician was accompanied by his wife, Anna Konidala.
After meeting Pawan Kalyan, Chandrababu Naidu told the media that he was recovering well.
"He always helps people and is also a very big crowd puller. Whenever he goes among the people, he forgets about himself. So many people come. There is push and everything.., because of all this pressure, he had that problem. It was not recent one. For last so many days, he had been suffering from that problem. Finally, he came here and underwent surgery," Chandrababu Naidu said.
"He is recovering very well now. We are confident that he will recover very fast. However, doctors are advising that he needs to rest for three weeks, followed by physiotherapy. He is having problem in the other shoulder, for which doctors are advising physiotherapy. After six months, they will evaluate and suggest further course of action," he added.
Meanwhile, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute said in a health bulletin on Sunday that Pawan Kalyan was diagnosed with a right shoulder rotator cuff injury, comprising an extensive tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon with an associated avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity bone.
He underwent successful arthroscopic repair of the injury. According to the health bulletin, the surgery was performed by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, director- Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service. The surgery was uneventful, and he is comfortable and recovering well.
"Following a period of rest and recovery, Mr Pawan Kalyan will undergo a structured shoulder rehabilitation programme, with an expected full recovery of shoulder function over the next four months," added the bulletin.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Pawan Kalyan is such a dynamic leader, but he really needs to take care of himself. He is always among people, shaking hands, giving speeches — no wonder the shoulder gave way. The description of the injury (rotator cuff, avulsion fracture) sounds serious. Glad the surgery went well. Four months recovery time is no joke though. Hope he follows the doctors' advice strictly. 💪
It's nice that Naidu visited, but I hope this doesn't become another photo-op political gimmick. Pawan Kalyan's health bulletin is very detailed — thanks to Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala for the clear update. But can we talk about how the media is covering this like a filmi drama? He's a politician, not a movie star recovering from a stunt. Focus on his work for the state.
Feel bad for Pawan Kalyan. He is genuinely trying to bring change in Andhra politics, but his body is giving up. The rotator cuff tear is painful, I've heard. My uncle had similar surgery. That structured rehab is critical — hope his team ensures he does it properly. Get well soon, Power Star! 🌟
I appreciate that the health bulletin was so transparent — it shows the hospital's professionalism. But I wish our politicians would take better care of themselves. Pawan Kalyan is still young and has a lot of responsibility. Also, nice gesture by Naidu to visit personally. This is how coalition partners should behave — mutual respect.
The article says Pawan Kalyan "forgets about himself" when he's with people. That's a double-edged sword — it's what makes him a popular leader, but also what leads to injuries like this. The fact that he had problems in both shoulders is concerning. This kind of injury in India often gets neglected until it becomes severe. Good that he finally got the surgery at a top hospital. Hope he recoves fully.