Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan injured himself on the sets of his upcoming film Project K in Hyderabad. The actor has suffered a muscle tear to his right rib cage and is currently taking rest at his home in Mumbai. The news about the unfortunate incident was shared by the Sholay actor himself through his blog. In his blog, the actor also mentioned that the film's shooting had to be cancelled as it will take him weeks to recover from the injury.

"In Hyderabad at the shoot for Project K, during an action shot, I have got injured .. rib cartilage popped broke and muscle tear to the right rib cage .. canceled shoot .. did Doctor consult and scan by CT at the AIG Hospital in Hyderabad and flown back home .. strapping has been done and rest been advocated .. yes painful .. on movement and breathing .. will take some weeks they say before some normalisation will occur .. some medication is on also for pain," wrote the legendary actor.

He further added, "So all work that was to be done has been suspended and canceled dropped postponed for the moment until healing occurs. I rest at Jalsa and am mobile a bit for all the essential activities .. but yes in rest and generally lying around. It shall be difficult or let me say .. I shall be unable to meet, the well wishers at Jalsa Gate this evening .. so do not come .. and do inform as much as you can to those that intend coming .. All else is well (sic)."

Touted to be a fantasy drama, Project K features Prabhas in a new avatar along with Deepika Padukone in the female lead. Project K is expected to hit the screens in 2024.