It’s never easy being a movie star, especially, if you believe in doing your own stunts and get into the skin of the character. From Prithviraj Sukumaran in Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) to Christian Bale in The Machinist, here are our top 5 picks of actors who impressed us with their extreme physical transformation for a role:
Based on a story of survival inspired by true events, the film Aadujeevitham features Prithviraj Sukumaran in the role of Najeeb Muhammed, the protagonist. Sukumaran underwent an extraordinary physical transformation for his character. The film will release on March 28.
Christian Bale’s dramatic weight loss of approximately 30 kilogrammes stands out in the list as one of the most drastic changes an actor underwent for a film. It’s said that the actor starved himself to achieve the desired physique for his character in the film.
Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal in the widely acclaimed The Joker continues to impress audiences worldwide. He underwent an intense transformation, shedding 52 pounds (24 kilos) for the role, a feat that left a strong impact on both his physical and mental well-being.
Aamir Khan is widely recognised for going the extra mile for every character he takes on. For portraying the role of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, he gained weight and reached up to 96 kilos and then to 68 kilos in five months.
Widely known for his stellar acting prowess, Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal as a sailor in The Heart Of The Sea required him to shed extra muscle. He shed around 33 pounds, nearly 15 kg for the role, earning much appreciation from critics and movie lovers worldwide.