Malayalam actor Mohanlal is known to be one of the most popular stars in India. He is a huge personality that he enjoys a phenomenal fan following down in the south. The fans are crazy for him and also consider him more than a human (GOD). The actor also respects the feelings of his fans and he always tries to put more efforts to satisfy his fans.
Thus, Mohanlal has swept his fans off their feet by achieving an impressive body transformation for his upcoming film Odiyan. The 57-year-old actor has gone totally out of his way this time just to make sure his fans get the best of him. The actor was spotted in a new avatar in Kochi, and fans can’t get enough. He looks at least 20 years younger than his actual age.
A few days ago, Mohanlal had unveiled his character Manickan in the much-awaited film Odiyan. The actor’s new look as Manickan had broken the internet. If anyone doubted whether the new look was photoshopped, then those doubts can be obliterated now. Mohanlal looked fit in a t-shirt and shades and this new look is totally winning the internet.
Mohanlal has gone through a heavy physical transformation to justify the character in the film Odiyan. It has been reported that he has lost about 18 kg weight in a time period of just 51 days. Isn’t that great? Now every one of us will raise a question, how did he achieve it at this age? Well, he went through a really intense and high octane training for this transformation.
The actor has lost a significant amount of weight due to a strict weight loss regime that was designed by a team of international fitness experts. He had to get a leaner look to play the younger version of Odiyan Manikyan. Mohanlal had enlisted the help of a team of fitness experts, including masseurs, yoga masters, and dermatologists from France.
In the film, Mohanlal plays the last surviving member of a tribal community called Odiyan in Kerala that lived in Palakkad-Malabar region. “Odiyan is a different entertainment film. A person can transform into an animal. It’s a trick. It will be a treat for the audience,” the 57-year-old actor said while talking about his film.
In the film, Mohanlal will be seen portraying several stages of Manickan’s life, spanning across decades. The story is set from 1950 to 2000 and all efforts are being taken to ensure the era is captured well on camera. Peter Hein, the popular Hollywood stunt master, is choreographing the stunt sequences for the film. It may be mentioned here that Peter Hein had worked with Mohanlal in Pulimurugan, which went on to become a huge hit, and they share a good rapport.
Director Shrikumar Menon revealed that Superstar Rajinikanth phoned Mohanlal to congratulate him on his body transformation. Odiyan also stars Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj in important roles. Mohanlal will continue to work with the fitness experts for the next couple of years in preparation for the film The Mahabharata/Randamoozham, in which he plays the role of Bheema.
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#Odiyan Teaser. Unveiling the transition of Odiyan Manickan.
Presenting to you the young and vibrant Manickan in me who travelled back in time. #OdiyanRising pic.twitter.com/7ERbBeIsWg— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 13, 2017
Mohanlal said, “This is a beginning of my journey to Bhima of Randamoozham. Bhima is strong, not fat. We have to present him as strong, in gait, gaze, and body. I need more preparations after Odiyan. I am preparing my body for that.”
Mohanlal will take training in martial arts as there are several battle sequences in the two-part mythological film The Mahabharata/Randamoozham, which will be made on a Rs 1000 crore budget.