Malayalam actor Asif Ali recovers post on-set knee injury, gets discharged from the hospital

Malayalam film actor Asif Ali encountered an unforeseen mishap while filming a fight sequence for the movie Tiki Taka, directed by Rohit in Kochi. The incident, occurring on November 23, resulted in a knee injury for the actor, prompting his hospitalisation and subsequent treatment. Asif Ali underwent a left knee ligament and meniscal repair due to the on-set accident. Following the necessary medical procedures, the actor was discharged from the hospital on November 30.

What happened to Asif Ali?

The actor suffered a knee injury while undergoing stunt training for the film helmed by director Rohith VS. On Friday, the actor re-shared the director's post on his Instagram handle hinting at shelving the film until he gets better. The post read, "Something really unfortunate happened last day while training for our first action set piece. Asif Ali had a severe ACL injury and has been adviced for a 3 months rest post surgery."

"With sheer dedication and focus he was under training for past six months to attain the bodily attributes of 'John Denver' and was in fight sequence under our stunt choreographer Uheh Nen and his team. We will miss shooting :( We will miss bringing John Denver and TikiTaka onto the screen. Wishing you Asif Ali a peaceful and speedy recovery. Let's wait and get back in full form. We love you."

Medical experts have assured a complete recovery for Asif Ali, indicating that a period of rest and a course of physiotherapy will aid in his healing process.

All we know about Tiki Taka

Tiki Taka marks the reunion of Asif Ali and director Rohit VS after their successful collaborations on Adventures of Omanakuttan and Iblis. The film promises 12 adrenaline-pumping action sequences and stars actress Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead role, recognised for her stellar performance in the acclaimed film Godha (2017) in Kerala.

Asif Ali's recent physical transformation for his role in Tiki Taka caught attention on social media, reflecting his commitment to authenticity in his on-screen portrayal. The actor diligently pursued a rigorous workout regimen to suit his character in the film.