Keerthy Suresh has spoken candidly about her physical transformation and the public scrutiny that followed her weight loss. In a recent Instagram post, the actress opened up on body image, discipline, and the emotional challenges she faced over the years. She shared a workout video and revealed that her relationship with fitness has evolved significantly since she entered the film industry.
Keerthy Suresh addresses weight loss and surgery rumours
Taking to her Instagram handle she shared a video from the gym and wrote, “High time I shared this. I’ve never really spoken about my fitness journey. It’s been my biggest teacher. Every day I still learn something new about my body, and myself. Back in 2013 when I started as an actor, I was a clueless kid. Like a lot of people, I thought the gym just wasn’t for me. I ignored the basics my body actually needed.” She added, “After Mahanati in 2018, during a break, I thought, “Why not try?” I jumped into HIIT and cardio with a high-protein, low-carb diet. Lost 10 kgs in 9 months. I felt proud until people called me ‘weak’ and said I’d had ‘surgeries.’ I’ve always kept things natural, even with my face, so hearing that stung a wee bit because all my hard work was put under a knife and ouch!”Her note further read, “Eventually, in 2020, I turned to yoga. That changed everything. It gave me balance, confidence, and a way to care for myself that actually felt right. But with time I realized the truth: the gym did work! I just wasn’t doing it the right way. And I understood how crucial strength training really is. Now, strength training anchors my routine. I balance it with yoga, animal flow, cardio and calisthenics. This is honestly the best I’ve felt. The love and care I’m giving my body now? I know it only gets better from here! What was once “not my cup of tea” has become non-negotiable for me today.”A proud Keerthy adds, “I am proud of seeing myself here today and yet I have people coming to me and giving me opinions on how they liked me better when I was a plumpy kid. When you are plumpy they want you to be fit and when you are thin they just want you plumpy. I wonder how the world works sometimes I’ve had a physical and mental setback recently. I have been MIA for the last few months, but this journey reminds me: if at some point I have to break, pause, or stop, I will; but I’ll never give up! Bring it on P.S : Thank you for always having my back and pushing me through everything @thetarzanboy,”
Yoga and strength training changed everything
The ‘Revolver Rita’ actress explained that she initially relied on intense cardio workouts and strict dieting. Later, she discovered yoga, which brought balance and improved her mental well-being. Strength training is now the foundation of her fitness routine, alongside yoga, animal flow, cardio, and calisthenics.
Keerthy Suresh gears up for new Malayalam film
On the professional front, Keerthy will next star in ‘Thottam: The Demesne’, directed by Rishi Sivakumar. The film features Antony Varghese, popularly known as Pepe, in the lead alongside her. Her previous release, ‘Revolver Rita’, is currently streaming on OTT platforms.
