Kollywood actors who underwent major body transformation for their movie

Though keeping one’s body fit and healthy is now important and common, certain professions need extra care for their physical health. As actors, when playing the role of a character in a movie that requires them to have a fit and muscular body or otherwise needing major change in their physical appearance, they go through a series of training and dieting to bring the body under the control to show justice to the role that they play in the movie.

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The following actors have undergone major bodily changes including sporting a six-pack abs.

Actor Suriya burnt a lot of calories in 2008 to develop his body for the movie ‘Varanam Ayiram’ and it was a blockbuster hit. From losing 10 kilograms in a span of 22 days and developing bulky muscles through insane workouts, his hard work never fails to exhibit his interest, passion and involvement in the role he takes up.

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Actor Ajith toned his body and chiseled his torso for ‘Vivegam’. Once the poster for the movie was released with his fit body, the fan frenzy on social media went crazy over the physical transformation. After his look was revealed, the actor was praised by many in the movie industry including Shah Rukh Khan as it was a treat to the eyes.

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Vikram is well known for pushing his boundaries when it comes to acting. He has changed his physical body form so many times as required to the movie he plays in. Even now he maintains his body very well for his age. For the movie ‘I’, Vikram went to great lengths to develop his body to act as a body builder in the movie.

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Though the actor plays both as a protagonist and antagonist, he has never failed to seize an opportunity to keep his body fit and well maintained. The actor is always into fitness and tries to influence people to maintain their physical health by posting a lot of workout videos.

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Vishal transformed his body in 2008 for the movie ‘Sathyam’ and continued to maintain the same since then. The actor not only exercises to maintain his body but keeps himself occupied and active with sports. Vishal loves cycling and covers from 5 km to 14 km at any given day. The actor once in an interview even stated that instead of working out at the gym, he will be playing cricket or badminton as he enjoys sports.

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