Charan Is The New Bhai: Inside The Fitness Secret That Makes Ram Charan Bollywood's Favourite South Star

The Trainer Who Knows Both

Rakkesh R. Uddiyar is not your average fitness coach he has sculpted some of the most iconic physiques in Indian cinema, including Salman Khan's legendary frame in Sultan and Aamir Khan's in Dangal. Now, after nearly a decade of working with Ram Charan, Uddiyar has made a bold and affectionate declaration: Charan is Salman's fitness replica.

The Second Salman, Officially

In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Uddiyar stated plainly, "Ram Charan is like the second Salman Khan." He pointed to a striking set of shared habits both stars wake up and immediately hit cardio, both maintain naturally lean frames with abs always close to the surface, and both bounce back effortlessly from periods of relative inactivity with disciplined cardio sessions.

Mental Strength Beyond The Muscle

What truly draws the comparison deeper is mental fortitude. During the filming of Peddi Ram Charan's upcoming pan-India sports drama where he plays a wrestler the actor sustained a physical injury on set and resumed work almost immediately. Uddiyar attributed this resilience to Ram Charan's deep spirituality, noting that his annual 41-day Ayyappa Deeksha, during which he even avoids wearing footwear, fuels an inner strength that transcends physical conditioning.

The Peddi Transformation Story

Preparing Ram Charan for the role of Peddi Pehelwan was no overnight project. Uddiyar revealed the transformation took between one to one-and-a-half years, involving a full team of dieticians, sleep monitoring, mood tracking, and recovery management. His wife Upasana was closely involved and kept informed at every stage of the diet planning process.

The Numerology Twist Nobody Expected

Uddiyar added a fascinating personal dimension to the Salman-Charan connection. He noted that Salman Khan is born on December 27 and Ram Charan on March 27 both reducing to numerology number 9, considered one of the most powerful numbers. "Both are number 9 and the strongest numbers," Uddiyar said, framing the comparison as almost destined.

Fitness Reel Highlights

• Trainer Rakkesh R. Uddiyar has worked with Salman Khan, Ram Charan, and Aamir Khan across landmark films
• Ram Charan described as "second Salman Khan" for shared physique instincts and morning cardio discipline
• Peddi transformation took 16 months with three distinct physical looks across the film
• Ram Charan resumed filming immediately after a set injury, impressing his trainer with mental toughness
• 41-day annual Ayyappa Deeksha cited as a key source of the actor's extraordinary spiritual and physical resilience
• Both Salman and Ram Charan share numerology number 9, born on the 27th of their respective birth months

Sources: Times Now, Moneycontrol, Filmycharcha, Hindustan Times, Zoom Entertainment