India, July 22 -- Nandamuri Balakrishna, 66, sustained an injury while shooting for his upcoming film, NBK 111, with Gopichand Malineni. The film's team later released a statement that he sustained what seemed to be a muscle tear while shooting for an action sequence. The hospital released a health bulletin on Wednesday to give an update on his health.

In a bulletin dated July 22, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, explained what happened to Balakrishna: "Shri. Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu sustained an injury to his left knee while participating in a film shoot in Rajahmundry. He was provided initial medical treatment at a local hospital and was subsequently airlifted to AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, for specialized evaluation and further management."...