Dmitry Nagiyev, a prominent Russian actor, sustained a leg injury during a live stage performance. Witnesses and theater staff noted the moment when pain interrupted the opening moments of the show, and the incident quickly became a topic of conversation around the venue. The episode was later summarized by a media report that followed the events of the night, outlining how Nagiyev managed the sudden setback and how the rest of the performance unfolded for everyone involved.
On September 16, during the play Kysya at the MDM Theater, Nagiyev injured his lower leg in the first act. In the immediate aftermath, he sought medical attention from the on-site team. The doctors administered an anesthesia injection and advised hospitalization. The actor declined, choosing instead to stay with the production and finish the evening in front of the audience. After the two-hour performance, he went home rather than entering a hospital, a decision explained by his sense of duty to the show and its attendees.
According to reports, Nagiyev explained that hospital admission would have disrupted the direct responsibility of addressing the gathered audience. He preferred to complete the performance for that night, a stance that reflected his commitment to delivering a full, uninterrupted experience to theatergoers. The decision allowed the curtain to fall on the production as planned, with the actor choosing to end the night at home rather than seek urgent care.
Nikolay Kartozia, the founder of the Friday! channel, stated that Nagiyev had received around five million rubles for a single day of shooting. The producer noted that the actor called for a guarantee from projects to ensure at least four days of shooting, a demand tied to the actor’s schedule and the value he brings to a production. This perspective underscores the realities of top-tier casting, where high daily rates often come with expectations about project duration and commitment.
Kartozia added that Nagiyev could make exceptions for certain directors. According to the producer, the actor worked for Sarik Andreasyan at a daily rate estimated around three to four million rubles, illustrating how rates can shift depending on creative partnerships and project demands.
Dmitry Nagiyev is widely known for his work on popular projects such as Attention, Modern!, Kitchen and Fizruk. His career has established him as a versatile performer who consistently brings energy and a distinctive screen presence to productions, whether in comedy, drama or action. The actor’s profile on Channel One has solidified his status in Russian entertainment and kept him in the public eye for a broad audience in North America as well as among fans in Canada and the United States.
Earlier in his career, the Channel One star was photographed while filming for Courier on a moped, a moment that highlighted his willingness to take on physically demanding scenes and to blend dynamic action with everyday settings. This episode reflects the broader path of his filmography, where stunts, movement and timing often intersect with character-driven humor and storytelling.