Nagarjuna's fitness secret at 66: Intense workouts, 14-hour fasting and why he swears off crash diets

Superstar Nagarjuna continues to defy age with his impressive physique in his 60s. The 'Coolie' actor follows intense workouts five to six days a week and maintains 14-hour fasting daily. Earlier in 2025 Nagarjuna opened up about his fitness secrets in an exclusive chat with ETimes.Nagarjuna revealed to ETimes that his fitness is built on consistency maintained over several decades. The superstar follows an intense workout schedule, training five to six days a week without fail. Opening up about his discipline he said, “I haven’t missed my morning exercise for fortyfive years, from when there were no gyms, unless I am really unwell.” The 66 year old actor emphasized the importance of eating right instead of following extreme diets. Nagarjuna avoids crash dieting. He mainly focuses on maintaining a balanced nutritional intake, which seems to be an important note we must not miss.Speaking about his approach, Nagarjuna said, “I don’t know. I eat correctly. I don’t starve myself or try to go on a crash diet.”Apart from workouts and balanced eating Nagarjuna adds intermittent fasting into his daily routine. He follows a 14-hour fasting window, which supports his overall health and fitness goals as reported by Hindustan Times.Nagarjuna also opened up about the importance of mental well-being. He believes that a positive outlook plays a crucial role in maintaining a person's overall health.He said, “Most importantly I think positively. I never allow myself to get disheartened, no matter what the situation.”This mindset has helped him stay motivated through personal and professional challenges.Meanwhile, on the professional front, Nagarjuna was last seen in the Rajinikanth starrer 'Coolie'. Even though the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial received mixed reviews, Nagarjuna's villain character received much adulation.