Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Vicky Kaushal to Bulk 25 kg for Mahavatar Role
Vicky Kaushal, a popular Indian actor, is getting ready for a new movie called Mahavatar.
He will gain about 25 kilograms to look like a big, strong warrior named Parashurama.
He will work with his old fitness coach, Tejas Lalwani, starting in September 2026.
He will also learn archery and how to use a special axe for the film.
The movie will start shooting in December 2026, so he has a tight three‑month training period.
Vicky Kaushal will bulk 25 kg for the role of Chiranjeevi Parashurama in Mahavatar.
He will work again with fitness coach Tejas Lalwani to build a hulking physique.
Training is scheduled to start in September 2026, with filming beginning in December 2026.
The actor previously gained 25 kg for his role in Chhaava, raising his weight from 80 kg to 105 kg.
He will also train in archery and learn to wield the divine axe (parashu) for action scenes.
- Who
- Vicky Kaushal
- What
- Bulk 25 kg to portray Chiranjeevi Parashurama in Mahavatar
- When
- Training begins September 2026; filming starts December 2026
- Where
- India (film production)
- Why
- To match the ancient scriptures’ depiction of Parashurama as a powerful warrior‑sage
- Actor
- Vicky Kaushal
- Role
- Chiranjeevi Parashurama
- Film
- Mahavatar
- Transformation
- Gain 25 kg
- Training Start
- September 2026
- Filming Start
- December 2026
- Fitness Coach
- Tejas Lalwani