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Sriya Reddy Says Kalari Built Strength, Discipline and Grounding
Sriya Reddy is an actress who practises Kalari, an ancient Indian martial art.
She shared a video of her training on Instagram.
She said the practice was once difficult for her body and mind.
Over time, it became a source of strength.
She believes it has made her mind and body stronger.
It has also taught her discipline, spirituality and how to stay grounded.
Sriya thanked her teachers, Shwetha and Akshay.
She will next act in a film called Mahakali, which is planned for release on January 8 next year.
Sriya Reddy said learning Kalari was one of the best decisions of her life.
She said Kalaripayattu strengthened her mind and body while teaching spirituality, discipline and groundedness.
Reddy shared a video of herself practising the ancient Indian martial art on Instagram.
She thanked her teachers, Shwetha and Akshay, for helping her progress.
Reddy will next appear in Puja Aparna Kolluru’s Mahakali, scheduled for worldwide release on January 8 next year.
- Who
- Actress and producer Sriya Reddy.
- What
- She discussed how learning Kalari, or Kalaripayattu, has strengthened and grounded her.
- Where
- She shared her training video on Instagram; the report is datelined Chennai.
- When
- She made the comments on Thursday; Mahakali is scheduled for January 8 next year.
- Why
- She said Kalari has become a source of strength, discipline, spirituality and fitness.
Key facts
- Person
- Sriya Reddy
- Martial art
- Kalari, also called Kalaripayattu
- Platform
- Next film
- Mahakali
- Director
- Puja Aparna Kolluru
- Release date
- January 8 next year
- Teachers thanked
- Shwetha and Akshay
Quotes
Sriya Reddy
Indian actress and producer discussing her Kalari training
“Learning this ancient martial art of India has been one of the greatest blessings of my life — and the best decision I’ve ever made. Have to thank my teachers who worked relentlessly to get me where I am … still a long way to go ! Thank you Shwetha and Akshay !”
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“What once felt like a battle with my own body and mind has slowly become my greatest source of strength. Through every fall, every challenge and every lesson, Kalari has taught me to stay grounded — in spirituality, discipline and in myself.”
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