Mumbai: South superstar Jr NTR has apparently shed extra kilos to match co-star Hrithik Roshan in the upcoming high-octane action, spy-thriller ‘War 2.’
Eshwar Harris, Jr NTR’s body double from ‘RRR’, told Mana Stars about the actor’s weight-loss spree.
“I recently met Jr NTR while shooting for a Zepto ad. He was a little weak while shooting for it. That day, he had a fever. He has also been dieting lately because he has to match Hrithik Roshan. It’s not easy to match Hrithik Roshan (laughs). I am not trying to match either, but I’m staying fit because Jr NTR anna (brother) inspires me,” Eshwar said.
Earlier, a picture from Jr NTR’s Dubai vacation, in which the actor looked quite lean, had left fans concerned about his health.
While a section of fans speculated that the actor was using Ozempic for weight loss, others came out in support of him. “A man can’t even lose weight now without having stupid people make stupid theories,” a fan wrote.
Another wrote, “He’s playing a role in one of Hrithik’s movies, may be trying to match up to him.”
Directed by Ayaan Mukerji, ‘War 2’ is the sixth film of the YRF Spy Universe. It is slated to release in theatres on August 14.
The 2019 blockbuster film ‘War’ was directed by Siddharth Anand.
