Having a toned, chiselled and highly fit body is a fad among actors across the world, and film stars working in South Indian cinema are no exception. Many South Indian actors are known for their high fitness levels and dazzle the audience with their abs and sinewy bodies. Since action sequences are an integral part of South Indian movies, the actors are not only expected to play action roles but also appear full blooded males on the silver screen. Most of the top actors have undergone body transformation to suit specific roles in their films and sport lean and muscular physiques. Let’s have a look at the top 10 South Indian actors who are known for their impressive body physique.
1 Rana Dagubatti
Rana Dagubatti is 6 feet tall and, with hulking muscles and ripped abs, is certainly the fittest in the South Indian cinema. His imposing screen presence as the main antagonist Bhalladeva in the Telugu series Bahuballi impressed the audience, and his extremely fit body frame added to the thrill of his many action sequences in the movie. He famously shed 30 kilograms of weight for his role in the movie Bandev. Even for the movie Bahubali, he worked hard on his body with the famous fitness trainer Kunal Gir.
Rana Dagubatti debuted in the year 2010 with the movie Leader which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor Debut. He is best known for his role of Bhalladeva in Bahubali: The Beginning which recorded the second highest gross opening for an Indian film and Bahubali: The Conclusion which became the highest grossing Indian film of all times.
2. Arya
Arya is known for his six-pack abs and a ripped physique which he sports frequently on social media for his fans. He first underwent body transformation for playing the role of a boxer in the movie Salpetta which involved 6 hours of cardio, regular gym and boxing for 7 months at a stretch. Moreover, the actor has always maintained high fitness levels and also worked on his body for other films like Kadamban and Madrasapatinam.
Arya primarily works in Tamil cinema even though he has starred in some Telugu and Malayalam films as well. Some of his notable films are Madrasapatinam, Boss Engira Bhaskaran and Raja Rani.
3. Junior NTR
Junior NTR is famous for his chiselled body and is a fitness icon for his fans and supporters. His lean and athletic physique is built and maintained on the back of rigorous workout sessions comprising of cardio, strength training and weightlifting. The actor also puts emphasis on protein-rich and low-fat diet. He made headlines by shedding 18 kilos in less than 5 months for his movie Jai Lava Kusa.
Junior NTR primarily appears in Telugu films. Some of his commercially successful films are Simhadri, Yamadonga and Baadshah.
4. Ram Charan
Ram Charan is known for his lean and chiselled physique and healthy muscle mass. He is also popular as a fitness freak and follows an intense workout regimen comprising of cardio, weight training, functional training, cycling, swimming and boxing. The actor underwent a body transformation to get a toned body for his movie Vineya Vidhaya Rama.
Ram Charan is a Telugu actor who is best known for the 2022 Telugu movie RRR which is the third highest grossing Indian film of all times.
5. Prabhas
Prabhas showcased his muscular, lean and chiselled physique to the audience for the first time in the magnum opus Bahubali: The Beginning in the year 2015, and became a trend setter for physical fitness in the industry. He underwent body transformation for this role under the supervision of professional bodybuilder Laxman Reddy. The actor continues to maintain a highly toned body through rigorous workouts and curated diet plans.
Prabhas predominately works in Telugu cinema and is best known for his epic performance in Bahubali series. He is the only South Indian actor with six films which have grossed over 100 crore in the Hindi market.
6. Ram Pothineni
Ram Pothineni is known for his highly impressive physique. The actor is famous for his flexible body shaping, such as attaining extra muscle mass and increasing weight to 86 kilograms for the movie Shanda, and losing weight and achieving a leaner look for the movie Double iSmart. The actor depends not only upon workouts but also on clean diet complete with natural ingredients to maintain his physique.
Ram Pothineni mainly appears in Telugu films. Some of his notable films are Ready, Maska, Pandaga Chesko and Red.
7. Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran has crafted a lean and muscular physique through gruelling workout sessions which include cardio, weightlifting and functional training. The actor once revealed that he lost 31 kilograms for the movie Adujeevitham and even fasted for 72 hours to get the desired physique for this role.
Prithviraj Sukumaran is primarily associated with Malayalam cinema but has also starred in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. Some of his commercially successful films are Driving License, The Goat Life and Saalar.
8. Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun is known for his six-pack abs and toned physique, and is a fitness icon for his fans. He is very particular about his fitness routine and diet. The actor commences his day with a power run before hitting the gym for at least 2 hours. Allu Arjun is best known for his roles in Pushpa: The Rise and its sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule which is among the highest grossing Indian films.
9. Yash
Yash is not only known for his refined acting skills but also his chiselled physique which he has built and maintained through daily cardio, strength training and mixed workouts. The Kannada actor shot to nationwide fame on the back of his performance in KGF Chapter 1 and KGF Chapter 2, with the latter emerging as the highest grossing Kannada movie.
10. Bharath Srinivasan
Bharath Srinivasan is a fitness freak and widely known for his excellent physique and impressive strength. He follows a strict diet plan and workout regime. The Tamil actor has appeared in many successful films, including Pattiyal, Em Magan, Vaanam, Pazhani and Kalidaas.
Conclusion
South Indian actors with impressive physiques are adept at adapting their bodies to suit the demands of various roles. Physical training and diet plans are an integral part of their daily lives. They are role models for youngsters wanting to get into shape.
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