Kerala actor Prithviraj discharged from hospital after successful surgery

June 28, 2023 21:04

Kerala actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who was injured during a film shoot and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi, was discharged from the facility on Wednesday.

In a statement, the hospital said that during the surgical procedure, Prithviraj received treatment for the reconstruction and repair of cartilage, cruciate ligament, and meniscus injuries.

"Dr Jacob Varghese, director of orthopaedics and head of joint preservation at VPS Lakeshore, led the successful surgery. Following the surgery, he (Prithviraj) underwent a comprehensive physiotherapy regimen to aid in his recovery," VPS Lakeshore Hospital said in the statement.

Dr Varghese said that with proper care and therapy, Prithviraj is expected to make a full recovery within the next few months.

The actor got injured while shooting an action sequence for the movie titled Vilayath Buddha at Marayoor in Idukki district on Sunday afternoon. -- PTI

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