Telugu actor and producer Ravi Teja, who was currently filming for his upcoming film, tentatively titled RT 75, has reportedly undergone minor surgery after suffering a muscle tear in his right hand. Amid these reports, a photo of the actor in a hospital bed has been circulating on social media, which his fans claim is fake.
In the viral photo, Teja is allegedly shown on a hospital bed with chest tubes and a tube in his mouth, while hospital staff are seen attending to him.
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The statement from his team read, "Mass Maharaja #Raviteja recently sustained a muscle tear in his right hand during the filming of #RT75. Despite the injury, he continued to shoot, which unfortunately led to further aggravation. Yesterday, He underwent a successful surgery at Yashoda Hospitals and as per medical advice, he has been prescribed six weeks of bed rest to ensure a complete recovery."
Meanwhile, RT75 marks the 75th project of Ravi Teja. Actress Sreeleela has joined the cast as the leading actress and will be directed by debutant Bhanu Bhogavarapu.
On the work front, Ravi Teja was last seen in the commercial entertainer, Mr Bachchan. Directed by Harish Shankar, starring Bhagyashri Borse and Jagapathi Babu in lead roles