Initial assessments by medical specialists have cleared major structural damage, but Ravindra's return to play timeline will be determined by his progress during the first weeks of his rehabilitation.
The Black Caps have a busy international ahead with five T20Is against India starting on 22 October followed by five ODIs and two Tests, all in November.
"It was a really unfortunate injury," New Zealand performance manager Mike Sandle said. "We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can.
"As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place. It was a bit of a freak accident, and we'll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future."
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter insisted that they won't rush Ravindra back with a tour to Australia also on the horizon after hosting India.
"With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to," Walter said. "He's in great hands in terms of his rehab and we look forward to welcoming him back soon."
New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has declined a lucrative offer from Australian Big Bash League side Adeliade Strikers to remain in contention for Test selection.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham heaped praise on his squad for how they stuck to their guns and played "brave" cricket before completing a 2-1 Test series victory in England.
New Zealand took the last six England wickets on the fifth day at Trent Bridge to seal a 160-run win in the final Test to complete a come-from-behind 2-1 series victory.
Ben Stokes' glittering international career is poised to end in defeat after New Zealand tightened their grip on the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge, leaving England needing a near-miraculous chase on the final day.
