Rajkummar Rao wraps up biopic Nikam, reveals 10 kg weight gain; says he’s now preparing for “Ganguly mode” Actor Rajkummar Rao has wrapped up shooting for his upcoming biopic Nikam and shared details about the intense physical transformation he underwent for the role. Taking to social media on February 16, 2026, the National Award-winning actor reflected on his process-driven approach to performance and his commitment to authenticity. “My being is through my Art. Just finished shooting for my next Biopic #NIKAM and yes, it has demanded me to change physically which I love doing,” he wrote. No Prosthetics, Only Hard Work Rao reiterated his preference for physical transformation over prosthetics, emphasizing that he believes in achieving a character’s look through discipline and preparation. “I’m not a believer in prosthetics as long as I can achieve the look through my hardwork which I’ve achieved in Nikam be it gaining weight or looking old (to play a certain age) or to make my hair thin which my hair stylist was very much against,” he shared. Drawing parallels with his earlier performances, Rao recalled the resistance he faced while altering his appearance for past films. “Everyone told me to not go half bald for BOSE also and to gain that much weight or to Not stop eating and lose so much weight for TRAPPED or to not behave like a visually impaired person even when cameras weren’t rolling during SRIKANTH,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post share... #National_Award-winning #Award-winning_actor #Ganguly_mode #Rajkummar_Rao #Actor_Rajkummar #biopic_Nikam #Rajkummar #upcoming_biopic #Rao_wraps #Nikam
Prakash Raj is no longer part of Spirit due to creative disagreements with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: Report National Award-winning actor Prakash Raj is said to have been dropped from the highly anticipated Telugu action drama Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and headlined by Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. The development has drawn attention after the film’s launch, where Raj’s name and voice had featured prominently in early promotional material. Spirit, which is being shot in Hyderabad and has generated significant buzz as one of the most ambitious projects in South Indian cinema, now appears to be facing internal challenges beyond its scale and star cast. A report by OTT Play suggests that creative disagreements and on-set friction between Prakash Raj and the filmmaking team may have led to the actor’s exit. According to the report, the dispute reportedly arose over the script and the execution of a particular sequence. While specific details of the disagreement have not been publicly disclosed, sources within the industry described the interaction as a “heated disagreement. ” However, neither Prakash Raj nor the makers of Spirit have issued an official statement confirming the circumstances of his departure. Raj’s involvement had generated anticipation after his authoritative voice was used in the film’s launch materials, suggesting a significant role, potentially as a senior figure in the narrative. The developments surrounding Spirit come months after another key castin... #Reddy #Sandeep_Reddy #Reddy_Vanga #Triptii_Dimri #National_Award-winning #Prakash_Raj #anticipated_Telugu #Telugu_action #Report_National #Award-winning_actor
