Bollywood luminary Randeep Hooda is making waves with his dedicated portrayal in the forthcoming historical epic Swatantra Veer Savarkar. Recently, he took to his social media platforms to offer a glimpse into his physical metamorphosis for the film. The unveiled picture has ignited a whirlwind of reactions online, owing to the stark and startling nature of his transformation.
In the grayscale image, Randeep Hooda appears to have shed a significant amount of weight to embody his character. His slender frame now exposes his ribcage and hipbone, with even his facial features appearing altered, notably his forehead. Accompanying the picture is a caption that reads, ”KAALA PAANI”.
Fans couldn’t contain their admiration for his unwavering commitment to Randeep Hooda talent and work.
Many likened his transformation to that of Hollywood star Christian Bale’s drastic change for The Machinist. One admirer remarked, ”This is giving me goosebumps.. people are going to cry out their souls out in theaters while watching this movie”.
This is what makes you different from others @RandeepHooda ..A performer par excellence and a humble human 👏🥰
— Ashney Rebello (@AsnimRebello) March 18, 2024
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unreal commitment to work
— vani (@paneerchillli) March 18, 2024
Inspirational Sir. Hats off to you. Normally i dont go theatre much but I will go and watch Savarkar on first day. 🫡
— Amar N Pal (@AmarN_pal) March 18, 2024
Bhai, hats off ….. But plz be careful of your health while doing such transformations.
— Tyrion Kanpuriya (@tyrionkanpuriya) March 18, 2024
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Khana Paani karo Bahut kamjor ho gye
— Hetram Gothwal (@hetramgothwal1) March 18, 2024
dedication 🫡
— vani (@paneerchillli) March 18, 2024
Swatantra Veer Savarkar also features Ankita Lokhande in a significant role. The much-anticipated movie is slated for release on March 22, 2024.