Jr NTR recently sustained a minor injury on September 19, 2025, while shooting an advertisement in Hyderabad. He was advised by doctors to rest for a couple of weeks to ensure complete recovery. Despite the pain, he attended the Kantara Chapter 1 promotional event but was visibly uncomfortable, holding his ribs and flinching in pain. His team assured fans that his condition is stable and there is no cause for concern, requesting everyone to avoid speculation. Jr NTR himself mentioned being unable to stand for long at the event. This injury is the latest health issue reported for him, and he is currently in recovery while continuing selective appearances and work commitments.