Ram Charan undergoes successful wrist surgery in Coimbatore

Actor Ram Charan has successfully undergone surgery for a right wrist injury sustained during the filming of his recent movie, Peddi. The procedure was performed on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, a facility noted for its orthopedic care.

The actor was accompanied to the hospital by his family, including his father Chiranjeevi, mother Surekha, and wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela. According to reports, Charan had delayed the treatment to complete his work commitments for Peddi, which was released on June 4. He reportedly sustained the injury while filming a physically demanding wrestling sequence in the final weeks of the shoot, where he suffered a cartilage tear after being held forcefully by real wrestlers during an action take.

The surgery was led by Dr. S. Rajasekaran, chairman of Ganga Hospital, and included internationally acclaimed hand and wrist surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia from Miami on the medical team. Doctors Praveen Bharadwaj and other specialists also participated in the procedure. A statement from the actor's team described the surgery as successful, noting that the medical team is satisfied with the outcome despite the complexity of the...