Actor Sri Murali on transformation for Bagheera: It was a challenging process
Kannada actor Sri Murali, who is busy promoting his upcoming film Bagheera, in a recent interview revealed the difficulties he faced during his physical transformation for his role in the film.

Mr Murali, who plays the lead role in the upcoming Kannada film Bagheera, has undergone a notable physical transformation for his role, which he describes as “daring and challenging”. In an exclusive interview with galatta teluguRevealing the extent of his commitment, he said, “In three years, I had no option but to work out. I used to work out four hours a day. This dedication is evident as Murali prepares to play a powerful vigilante policeman navigating a chaotic society in Bagheera.
Murali’s journey to get the body she wanted involved sacrifices, especially giving up her beloved biryani. He acknowledged the difficulty of this transition, especially as someone who enjoys food.
“I love food; I love it so much. Rice, sambar, ghee, butter and chicken along with it. But for three years, there was nothing,” he expressed very passionately, and required for the action-centric Highlighted intensive preparation. film. He further added, “Now I am eating whatever I want and doing light workouts, but for three years I had to reduce my sweets, sugar, butter, curd; And I love curd, some rice and some chicken kebab with curd is great.”
His transformation is not just physical, as he talked about the mental flexibility he gained through the process, which is essential to embodying a complex character.
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As the release date (31 October) approaches, Mr Murali encouraged audiences to come with an open mind: “I hope everyone enjoys the film as much as I enjoyed making it, ” he said.
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Directed by Dr. Suri and written by Prashant Neel (KGF fame), the film marks an important collaboration that promises intense action and drama. Hombale Films, known for its blockbuster productions like KGF series, Kantara and Salaar, is backing the project.
Bagheera is set to release in theaters on October 31, 2024 and promises to deliver an exciting cinematic experience. With Murali’s dedication and the film’s story written by Prashanth Neel, expectations are high for this action-packed venture.