Gokul revealed he undertook a drastic weight loss approach that involved severe calorie restriction, bordering on a water diet. Read on to find more information.
Kochi: In a recent interview with India Today, KR Gokul, a rising star in the Malayalam film industry, discussed his intense preparation for his role in the critically-acclaimed film “Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life.” Gokul revealed he undertook a drastic weight loss approach that involved severe calorie restriction, bordering on a water diet. Unfortunately, this extreme method resulted in his collapse on the third day. Read on to find more information.
KR Gokul Reveals His Diet For Goat Life, ‘Was On Water Diet’
During the conversation with the media agency, Gokul said, “All the experiments I carried out to lose weight for Hakeem helped me play the character realistically. It took a toll on me physically and mentally. I was on a water diet and cutting calories gradually. I had to push myself to the maximum for the last 15 days. I was starving myself and was on black coffee for 15 days. I collapsed on the third day itself. It was my family and friends who suffered the most. It really took a toll on my mental health (sic).”
In a recent Instagram post, the actor paid homage to Christian Bale’s iconic transformation in “The Machinist” by mirroring Bale’s pose in a photo showcasing his own impressive physical change. The actor’s post served as a tribute to Bale’s dedication to the craft. The photo highlighted the actor’s dramatic physical transformation, which he likely undertook for a new role.
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Talking about working with Prithviraj Sukumaran in Aadujeevitham, the actor expressed his joy and stated, “During the shooting, I was the baby on the sets. I was the youngest person on the sets and everyone treated me as their brother and son. That kind of nurturing and care always helped me to be comfortable on the sets. You can work freely when you’re comfortable. Raju ettan [Prithviraj] treated me as a co-actor and not as a newcomer. He told me, ‘you are doing the same job as me’ (sic).”
Goat Life Performance At the Box Office
This Malayalam film, based on Benyamin’s acclaimed 2008 novel, narrates the harrowing true story of Najeeb, a Keralite man who migrated to the Gulf region for work in the 1990s. The story centers on his unwavering hope and struggle to return home. Renowned composer A. R. Rahman and sound designer Resul Pookutty have brought the film to life with their musical brilliance and immersive sound design. Since its release, the film has garnered critical acclaim and achieved impressive box office success, grossing over ₹100 crore worldwide.
Have you watched Goat Life? Which of the characters inspired you the most?
