Before Dhurandhar 2, a look at Ranveer Singh’s strict workout and diet for his Dhurandhar physique. ‘Lost and gained 15 kgs’

All eyes are on Ranveer Singh at the moment. If you haven’t guessed it already, we are talking about the actor’s much-awaited Dhurandhar 2. The movie, which is the sequel to his 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, will premiere on the big screens on March 19. Besides his stupendous performance in the first part, what also grabbed the attention of fans was the 40-year-old’s action-ready, sculpted physique featuring muscular arms and chiseled abs. Ranveer’s rugged avatar stands as proof of his dedication and commitment to fitness and following a strict diet to achieve the physically demanding look required for his role.

According to reports, Ranveer Singh did not choose a shortcut to achieve his enviable frame for Dhurandhar. His workout routine steered clear of the standard gym exercises and instead involved heavy weight training, challenging lifts and compound moves like squats, bench presses and deadlifts.

Ranveer Singh’s intense gym workout for Dhurandhar

To define his torso, Ranveer Singh focused on targeted exercises such as V-bar push-downs, lying dumbbell extensions, underhand straight-bar extensions, and diamond push-ups done to failure to build his triceps. Meanwhile, when it came to biceps, the actor performed standing EZ-bar curls, hammer curls, and chest-supported spider curls.

Ranveer Singh definitely packed some punches in Dhurandhar and audiences can expect the same in its sequel. But do you know how he worked on his endurance and agility? By maintaining cardio and mobility work while striking the right balance between muscle-building and functional fitness.

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar diet

Ranveer Singh also paid special attention to his diet, as without proper nutrition, even the most intense workout routines cannot deliver lasting results. For muscle mass and recovery, the actor resorted to a low-carb and protein-rich meal plan. In between his main meals, he munched on healthy snacks such as nuts, fruits, and lean protein sources. The disciplined approach to nutrition supported his intense workouts and ensured that the muscles he built were maintained without needless fat.

Last year, celebrity photographer Varinder Chawla attended a roundtable conference hosted by Hindi Rush, where he talked about how Ranveer Singh lost and gained 15 kgs for his role in Dhurandhar. Varinder revealed that he met the actor during the promotions of Dhurandhar and the actor kept on repeating one thing, ‘Maine bahut mehnat ki ha ispe’, which translates to the fact that Ranveer has put his blood and sweat into Dhurandhar.

In other news, Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar also stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan alongside Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor and Yami Gautam in important roles. The movie will be released in 5 languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.