Trainer cites Vivek Oberoi’s accident among reasons for his Bollywood exit; actor clarifies: ‘He had a titamium rod inserted, had a full recovery’

However, in a statement after Channa’s comments, Vivek Oberoi’s representative said in a statment, “In reference to recent coverage and circulating commentary around an accident Vivek Oberoi sustained during the filming period of Yuva (released in 2004), which has been interpreted by some as having affected his ability to perform physically demanding roles and as contributing to an alleged exit from the film industry, we would like to place the facts on record. Vivek sustained multiple fractures in the accident and underwent surgery involving the insertion of an 18-inch titanium rod in his leg. This was followed by a structured and successful recovery, and within approximately three months, he had regained full functional mobility.”

They pointed out that Vivek acted in film post 2004 and performed all his songs and stunts without limitation. His post‑accident body of work includes physically demanding and action‑heavy films such as Omkara (2006), Naksha (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Mission Istanbul (2008), Kurbaan (2009), Prince (2010), Krrish 3 (2013), Grand Masti (2013), Great Grand Masti (2016), Bank Chor (2017), PM Narendra Modi (2019), and Mastiii 4 (2025), among other projects that involved sustained action sequences, dance performances, and intense screen work.

Vinod also went on to praise Vivek’s talents beyond acting. “He is a very talented guy. He is the best business tycoon. His business management skills stunned me. He is called by MBA people. He has very different level of talent,” he added.

Vivek has previously claimed that despite humungous success from his early films, he did not recieve as many opportunities in the film industry. “There was a phase in my life where my movies were hit, performance was appreciated, yet for other reasons if you are not getting any role at all, when you become the victim of a system and lobby, you are left with just two options where you get all depressed or take it as a challenge and write your own destiny,” he told India News.

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When Vivek Oberoi experienced near-death accident

Earlier, in an interview with Mashable India, Vivek himself had recalled the terrifying near-death experience he faced while shooting for his 2002 film Road. Describing the incident, he said, “I was shooting in Rajasthan for Road. We were going from Bikaner to Jaisalmer. Beautiful roads, beautiful drive, but it was at night. I told the driver at least 15 to 20 times to drive slowly; ‘it is night, visibility is low, drive slowly.’ I was in the front seat, and after that incident, I haven’t sat in the front seat ever.”

He further explained, “I reclined my seat and suddenly there was a huge crash, a massive sound. On the road, suddenly, a camel cart came, which was carrying rods. The rods had smashed the windshield, and if my seat had been straight, those rods would have gone into my body. I couldn’t get out of the car because the rods were above me. But I was unscathed. Almost died. After that, I decided not to travel at night.”