Actor-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan underwent a major shoulder surgery in Mumbai on Saturday after being diagnosed with severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders. The Jana Sena Party confirmed that the three-and-a-half-hour procedure on his right shoulder was successful and that the actor-politician is recovering under close medical supervision.In a statement posted on X, the Jana Sena Party said, “Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan Undergoes Shoulder Surgery. Diagnosed with severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders; right shoulder operated on first. The surgical procedure lasted for three and a half hours. Injuries originally sustained in 2016 were severely aggravated over the years by enthusiastic crowds grabbing his hands during political rallies, from the Porata Yatra to recent election campaigns.Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan underwent shoulder surgery in Mumbai on Saturday morning. Following a recent diagnosis of severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders, medical experts advised immediate surgical intervention. However, Shri Pawan Kalyan chose to delay the procedure until he had fulfilled his previously scheduled official commitments.To manage post-operative pain effectively, doctors advised against operating on both shoulders simultaneously. Consequently, a three-and-a-half-hour surgery was performed exclusively on his right shoulder on Saturday, following standard pre-operative tests on Friday. Surgery for the left shoulder is expected to take place in approximately two months.”The party revealed that the shoulder injury dates back to 2016, but Pawan Kalyan repeatedly postponed treatment to continue fulfilling his political commitments. According to the statement, his condition progressively worsened over the years as he continued participating in rallies, public meetings and yatras despite medical advice to rest.“Shri Pawan Kalyan originally sustained injuries to his shoulder in 2016. Despite doctors recommending adequate rest, he continued to participate in public meetings. The condition significantly worsened during the 2018 Porata Yatra. In their enthusiasm to greet their leader, Jana Sena Party supporters would frequently grab and pull his hands. He bore the excruciating pain silently and continued to delay proper treatment.The pain flared up again after the 2019 elections, during his tour of the Rayalaseema districts, particularly when he met tomato farmers in Madanapalle. The constant physical interactions, handshakes, and affectionate embraces from massive crowds further strained his shoulders. He continued to endure the pain throughout the Varahi Yatra and the latest general election campaigns.The true extent of the damage was identified in April during medical evaluations for a nasal surgery. Doctors discovered severe rotator cuff injuries and muscle tears, expressing astonishment at his ability to endure such extensive physical trauma for so long. Following their urgent recommendation for surgery, he underwent further evaluation in Mumbai a few weeks ago, which culminated in Saturday’s operation. He is currently recovering under close medical supervision.”Hours after the surgery, the Jana Sena Party issued another update, confirming that the operation had been completed successfully. The party added that doctors also discovered an avulsion fracture in Pawan Kalyan’s shoulder, making the procedure more complicated than initially anticipated.The statement read, “The surgery performed on State Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan in Mumbai was highly successful. A medical team led by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, conducted the procedure on Shri Pawan Kalyan’s right shoulder. A major surgery had to be performed because, in addition to the rotator cuff injury, he also had an avulsion fracture in his shoulder. The surgical procedure took three and a half hours to complete. He has been shifted from the operation theatre to the recovery room and is currently coming out of the effects of anesthesia. Shri Pawan Kalyan remains under close medical supervision.”