Tamil star, Bharath was once the most visible face. He had his fan following with his earlier movies ‘Chellame,’ Kaadhal,’ and ‘Pattiyal.’ Nevertheless, Bharath didn’t have many hits at the box office the past few years, and he was not in the limelight as he used to be in Yesteryear. Even so, Bharath has continued to act in films and remains active in the industry. His recent movie release is ‘Once Upon a Time in Madras’ which was released in 2024. The star has many films in the pipeline which are supposed to release in the near future.
Bharath opens up about six-pack transformation for ‘555’
Recently, Bharath attended a college event where he interacted with students and spoke about one of the most talked-about phases of his career, his physical transformation for the film ‘555.’ The actor had shocked fans at that time by developing an extremely toned six-pack body for the role. While many admired his dedication, Bharath now says the process was extremely difficult and not something people should try easily.
Actor warns youth about health risks
Speaking honestly about the experience, Bharath explained that maintaining such a body requires intense discipline and sacrifices. As per Nakkheeran, he warned youngsters not to blindly attempt such transformations. According to him, building and maintaining a six-pack like the one he had in ‘555’ can have negative effects on health. The actor said it can put pressure on the body and even affect internal organs. Bharath added that if young people want to try it, they should do it only once and not attempt to maintain such extreme fitness for a long time, as it may not be healthy.
Bharath’s physical challenges during ‘555’ training
Bharath has also spoken about the telling of the rigid diet that he maintained while shooting for ‘555.’ For nearly one and a half years, he survived on a limited food plan that included Marie biscuits, chicken, eggs, and dry grapes. He revealed that such a diet caused several changes in his body. Hormonal changes were common, and he often felt tired and irritated. The actor said he experienced frequent anger, fatigue, and loss of appetite during that period. Through his experience, Bharath said he wanted young people to understand the realities behind extreme fitness transformations seen in films.
