Telugu star Ram Charan has drawn fresh attention for his physical transformation and disciplined fitness regimen ahead of his upcoming film Peddi.

His fitness trainer, Rakkesh R Uddiyar, praised the actor’s strength, endurance and commitment, even comparing him to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Speaking in an interview with Zoom, the trainer said Ram Charan displays similar physical resilience and discipline to Salman Khan, noting his ability to quickly recover from injuries and return to work. He also credited the actor’s mental strength and spiritual discipline for his fitness journey.

“Like Salman Khan, Ram Charan is also very strong… I believe a lot of strength comes from his spirituality,” the trainer said.

Intense training and strict diet plan

The trainer revealed that Ram Charan followed a structured and demanding fitness programme during preparation for Peddi, including cardio-focused routines, strength training and a controlled diet plan ranging between 1,800 to 2,500 calories with carb cycling.

He added that both Ram Charan and Salman Khan share similar fitness habits, including early-morning cardio sessions and maintaining a consistently lean physique.

The preparation phase also coincided with Ram Charan’s 41-day Ayyappa Deeksha, a spiritual observance involving strict dietary and lifestyle restrictions, which made training more challenging.

Describing the process, the trainer said maintaining a full vegetarian diet during intensive training required careful planning and discipline.

“It’s not a one-day programme. I have almost given one year and four months for his body,” he added.

Ram Charan is next set to appear in Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana.

Source: NDTV