Actor Rajkummar Rao has wrapped up shooting for his upcoming biopic Nikam and shared details about the intense physical transformation he underwent for the role. Taking to social media on February 16, 2026, the National Award-winning actor reflected on his process-driven approach to performance and his commitment to authenticity.
“My being is through my Art. Just finished shooting for my next Biopic #NIKAM and yes, it has demanded me to change physically which I love doing,” he wrote.
No Prosthetics, Only Hard Work
Rao reiterated his preference for physical transformation over prosthetics, emphasizing that he believes in achieving a character’s look through discipline and preparation.
“I’m not a believer in prosthetics as long as I can achieve the look through my hardwork which I’ve achieved in Nikam be it gaining weight or looking old (to play a certain age) or to make my hair thin which my hair stylist was very much against,” he shared.
Drawing parallels with his earlier performances, Rao recalled the resistance he faced while altering his appearance for past films. “Everyone told me to not go half bald for BOSE also and to gain that much weight or to Not stop eating and lose so much weight for TRAPPED or to not behave like a visually impaired person even when cameras weren’t rolling during SRIKANTH,” he added.
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Over the years, Rao has built a reputation for immersive performances, including in Trapped, Srikanthand Bose: Dead/Alive, where he underwent notable physical and behavioural transformations.
10 Kg Weight Gain for ‘Nikam’
For Nikam, Rao revealed that he gained approximately 9–10 kilograms to fit the character. “For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani and to not use anything …read more
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