Explains Murugadoss, "Akshay is one of the fittest heroes in India but we want him fitter, as he plays a soldier. His shoulders should become more streamlined, his frame should be slimmer. Akshay has the physique for the role. He just needs to lose a little more weight and become slightly sharper around the edges."
For the Tamil film, Vijay had gone for commando training to play the soldier.
"Akshay is already into martial arts, so all he needs to do is just polish up his act. He has the know-how and the physical fitness," says the director.
Incidentally, Aamir Khan had to bulk up for Ghajini, to play the self-trained fighter. In Thuppakki, Akshay will have to go the other way and get leaner.
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