Jr NTR sheds 9.5 kilos in 7 weeks for Prashanth Neel’s next

Jr NTR’s noticeably leaner look has been a big talking point in Tollywood of late, with several reports even linking it to health concerns. But the transformation is intentional, reveals his trainer Kumar Mannava. “He is preparing for director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming action drama and has shed nearly 9.5 kilos of muscle in just seven weeks,” revealed Kumar.

Talking about his regime, Kumar added, “Since the goal is to get lean, the workouts are more functional and cardio-based, with some resistance training. He trains early in the morning, with sessions ranging between 45 and 90 minutes depending on cardio or weights. Contrary to the usual protein-centric plans, he’s opted for a very low-protein diet as he needs to lose the muscle mass he has built over the years.”

- Divya Shree

Jr NTR's intense transformation for Dragon. (Credit: Instagram)