Actors often choose to perform their own stunts, frequently resulting in injuries such as bruised knuckles, ligament tears, and deep wounds. Tollywood star Varun Tej faced a medical setback this Wednesday when, while practicing volleyball for his upcoming sports drama, Bhari, he sustained a severe knee injury. The intensity of the accident necessitated immediate surgical intervention on an emergency basis. Varun Tej is currently stable and remains under ‘close medical supervision’ as he begins his recuperation. Pushing Physical Limits Physical excellence is necessitated by the genre of Bhari, an ambitious venture set for a Sankranthi 2027 release. Varun Tej consistently exerts himself to meet the gruelling demands of sports-centric narratives. His injury highlights the physical intensity of the role. This, however, is not his first encounter with such risks. During the production of the boxing drama Ghani, he suffered a similar injury that required months of intensive physical therapy and a disciplined rehabilitation program. Despite these hurdles, he maintains a formidable physique, as evidenced by his lean and agile appearance in the action thriller Gandeevadhari …