Mega Prince Varun Tej hit a painful roadblock while preparing for his next big project. The actor suffered a severe leg injury during an intense volleyball practice session for his upcoming film, Bhaari.

Following the accident, he was immediately rushed to Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. After assessing the injury, doctors advised a minor surgery, which is scheduled to take place today. The sudden news quickly spread online, leaving mega fans feeling anxious about their favorite star’s health.

Bhaari is shaping up to be a gritty rural sports drama, and Varun wasn’t taking any shortcuts with his preparation. To convincingly play a professional volleyball player, he’s been undergoing rigorous, specialized training over the last few days. Unfortunately, an awkward move during practice resulted in a heavy blow to his leg, forcing a sudden pause on his schedule.

Following the surgery, the actor will need a few weeks of total bed rest. Sources close to the production team confirmed he won’t step back onto the shooting floors until his leg is fully healed.

The movie, produced by his sister Niharika Konidela, recently had its formal launch event with Pawan Kalyan as the chief guest. While the injury is a temporary setback, industry insiders are already praising Varun’s heavy dedication to getting his character right. Meanwhile, social media is flooded with messages from fans, wishing him a quick and powerful return to the sets.