‘The Paradise’ star Nani’s fitness secret_ No gym workouts; cardio keeps him active.

Nani has built a reputation for choosing varied roles while maintaining a consistent approach to his personal fitness. The actor is now preparing for his next release, ‘The Paradise’, where he will appear in a rugged new avatar.While preparing for ‘The Paradise’, Nani has also attracted attention for his new appearance. The actor sports a braided hairstyle in the period action drama.Nani had once revealed that his fitness routine does not involve the intense gym sessions often associated with actors. The Telugu star prefers to remain active through regular workouts.Nani has previously discussed his fitness habits during interviews. He explained that he does not depend on weightlifting or strength training to maintain his physique.“I only do cardio. I always maintain a stable weight. The main reason for this is that I work out constantly,” Nani said, as quoted by TV9 Telugu.The actor believes consistency is more important than spending long hours inside a gym.

Nani says staying active is important

According to Nani, physical activity should remain part of everyday life. He feels that a sedentary routine can make it easier to gain weight.“The most important thing is to work out. If we sit at home, we will naturally gain weight. If we are engaged in work, we can stay fit,” Nani explained.

Nani does not believe in restrictive diets

Nani’s food habits are equally straightforward. The actor has said that he does not completely avoid certain foods as part of his fitness routine.“I eat everything, anything,” he says.Nani believes excessive dieting can make it difficult to maintain a healthy relationship with food. He has also spoken about the importance of eating meals that the body is familiar with.“You should not torture the body. The food we have been accustomed to since childhood is good for our body. It is better to continue traditional foods like home-cooked food and mother’s homemade flour dishes,” Nani suggests.The actor, however, does not support overeating. He believes moderation is essential even when there are no strict restrictions on the types of food consumed. “However, you should not overeat anything,” he says.

Nani shares his views on looking young

Nani has also previously addressed questions about his youthful appearance. During a conversation about ‘Hi Nanna’, he attributed his look to several factors.“I have lost a little weight. After Dussehra, I shaved my beard and changed my hairstyle, which has changed my look. My hair is a little groomed. Even having a small stubble (beard) makes me look neat. Also, my costumes, designed by a Mumbai-based company, have a class to them. Above all, cinematographer Sanu John Varghese is like a magician. His brilliant cinematography has given me a good look. All these things combined have helped me get this young look,” Nani clarified.

Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ release

On the work front, Nani is preparing for ‘The Paradise’. The Telugu period action drama has been directed by Srikanth Odela.The movie is set in 1980s Secunderabad. It revolves around a marginalised community confronting systemic oppression and fighting for its rights.Nani plays Jadal, an intense leader at the centre of the story. ‘The Paradise’ is scheduled to release worldwide on September 24, 2026. The movie will arrive in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Spanish and English.