Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan was discharged from Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Wednesday, four days after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. Doctors confirmed that he is recovering well and is fit to leave the hospital.
Following his discharge, the actor-politician travelled to his residence in Hyderabad, where he will continue his recovery under medical supervision.
Pawan Kalyan was admitted to the hospital on Saturday after doctors recommended surgery for a severe tear in the rotator cuff muscle of his right shoulder. The procedure, which lasted around three-and-a-half hours, was performed by a team led by renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala.
Doctors have advised the Jana Sena Party chief to take complete bed rest for the next three weeks before beginning physiotherapy. The medical team expects the operated shoulder to regain normal strength and function in around four months, provided he follows the prescribed rehabilitation plan and avoids putting strain on it.
His wife, Anna Konidala, shared pictures from the hospital following his discharge and expressed gratitude to the doctors and medical staff who treated him.
“Today, we were finally discharged from the hospital, and our hearts are full of gratitude. A heartfelt thank you to this incredible team for taking such exceptional care of my husband and performing his surgery with the highest level of skill and professionalism. We knew he was in the very best hands, and that gave our family something priceless—peace of mind,” she wrote on Instagram.
She added, “Thank you not only for your expertise, but also for your kindness, dedication and compassion throughout this journey. We will always be grateful.”
According to the Jana Sena Party, Pawan Kalyan had been suffering from persistent shoulder pain since 2016. The injury gradually worsened over the years due to his demanding political and professional commitments. During the surgery, doctors also discovered an avulsion fracture in his right shoulder.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited Pawan Kalyan at the hospital following the procedure and expressed confidence in his recovery. “He was recovering very well, and we are confident that he will recover quickly,” Naidu said.
Doctors have also recommended physiotherapy and strengthening exercises for Pawan Kalyan’s left shoulder, which has sustained rotator cuff injuries as well. His condition will be reviewed after six months to determine whether any additional treatment is required.
For now, the actor-politician is expected to step away from his political engagements and public appearances as he focuses on rehabilitation.
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