Devara Faces Unexpected Setback After Saif Ali Khan's Surgery, Shoot Delayed Indefinitely

Devara, starring Jr NTR, is one of highly-anticipated films of year. film marks second collaboration between Jr NTR and Koratala Siva after Janatha Garage. film also stars Janhvi Kapoor in le role, marking her debut in Telugu industry and Saif Ali Khan as an antagonist Bhaira. With just less than three months left for film to hit screens, makers are currently struggling to shoot film.

Why Devara: Part 1 is struggling to shoot?

filming for action drama h been in full swing. Even Jr NTR h cancelled his plan to attend Ram Mandir Pra, Pratishtha in Ayondya on January 22 owing to time crunch. However, Saif Ali Khan undergoing surgery has led to an abrupt halt in shooting.

According to several reports, ongoing schedule was supposed to last for a few weeks more, but owing to Saif's surgery, a new schedule will begin once actor recovers.

Saif Ali Khan discharged from hospital

On Tuesday, January 23, Saif was discharged from hospital and was snapped with his wife Kareena Kapoor outside his residence. actor was sporting an arm sling seemingly to support his injured elbow.

Saif was mitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai on January 22 owing to a tricep surgery. minor surgery was for his old injury, which got triggered while performing an action sequence for his upcoming film Devara. However, now he is doing well and on his way to making a speedy recovery.  

Soon after surgery, Saif issued a statement informing his fans that he was well and thanked doctors. statement re, "This injury and surgery that followed is a part of wear and tear of what we do. I am very happy to be in such amazing surgical hands and thank all well-wishers for ir love and concern."

Devara is slated to release on April 5, 2024.