Kartik Aaryan Undergoes Knee Surgery After Stunt Injury… Health Update Revealed

Mumbai: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has undergone successful knee surgery after sustaining an injury while performing an action sequence on the set of one of his films. The actor has now returned home from a Mumbai hospital and is recuperating, according to his spokesperson.

The news naturally sparked concern among fans, particularly because Kartik has been enjoying a major professional high following his recent National Film Award win. However, the latest update from his team is reassuring the surgery went well and the actor is expected to be back in front of the camera soon.

Kartik Aaryan Injured While Shooting Action Sequence

According to the actor’s spokesperson, Kartik Aaryan suffered the knee injury while performing an action sequence during a film shoot. The injury eventually required surgery.

His spokesperson confirmed that the procedure was successful and that Kartik is now resting at home, adding that he is expected to return to the set soon.

While the exact project during which the injury occurred has not been officially identified in the statement, the update suggests that the actor’s shooting schedule may only face a temporary interruption as he focuses on recovery.

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Injury Comes Soon After Kartik’s Big National Award Moment

The surgery comes just weeks after one of the biggest milestones of Kartik Aaryan’s career.

On July 18, 2026, Kartik was named Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance in Chandu Champion. He shared the prestigious honour with Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who won for his performance in Bramayugam.

Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion saw Kartik portray Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medallist. The physically demanding role required a significant transformation from the actor and emerged as one of the most acclaimed performances of his career.

Following the National Award announcement, Kartik shared an emotional message on social media, describing the achievement as a dream he had carried for years and saying he was still processing the moment.

Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty Share Best Actor Honour

The 72nd National Film Awards delivered a memorable Best Actor result, bringing together two performers from different generations and film industries.

While Kartik Aaryan was recognised for Chandu Champion, Mammootty received the honour for his striking performance in the Malayalam black-and-white folk-horror film Bramayugam. The win marked Mammootty’s fourth National Award for Best Actor.

The awards also saw Yami Gautam winning Best Actress for Article 370, which was named Best Feature Film.

When Will Kartik Aaryan Return to Shooting?

For now, Kartik Aaryan’s recovery remains the priority. His spokesperson has not announced an exact date for his return, but has indicated that the actor should be able to resume shooting soon.

Given the physical demands of action sequences, the actor is likely to follow medical advice before returning to strenuous filming.

For fans, however, the most important update is already here: the surgery was successful, Kartik is back home, and his road to recovery has begun.