'Shocked': Jr NTR reacts after Devara co-star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at his home

Actor Saif Ali Khan got injured during a fight with an intruder at his house in Mumbai's Bandra area. The Mumbai Police said that the incident took place late Wednesday night when the intruder argued with the actor’s maid.

When Saif Ali Khan tried to step in and stop the argument, the intruder became aggressive, leading to a scuffle in which the actor suffered minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Saif Ali Khan, who received immediate medical attention, has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai for treatment.

Meanwhile, his Devara co-star Jr NTR reacted to the incident and expressed shocked. He took to X and wrote, "Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir. Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health."

Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir.

Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health.

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) January 16, 2025

A message from Saif Ali Khan's PR team confirmed the incident, describing it as an attempted burglary. The message read, "There was an attempted burglary at Mr. Saif Ali Khan's residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter."

Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into the attack. Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam commented, "The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. Investigation is ongoing."

The actor was taken to Lilavati Hospital for medical attention, where he is currently undergoing treatment. His condition remains under observation following surgery. The incident has aroused reactions from fellow celebrities. Actress Pooja Bhatt expressed her worries on social media, urging Mumbai Police to increase security in Bandra.

"Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the suburbs, have never felt so unsafe before," she wrote.

On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Devara Part 1, an action-packed film that debuted in September 2024, featuring Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. Additionally, Khan is set to star in the highly anticipated heist thriller Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter, where he will face off against Jaideep Ahlawat's character in a tense battle. 

(With inputs from ANI)