Fact Check: Did Salman Khan Really Lose Weight For Vamshi Paidipally's SVC63?

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Khan has been busy shooting for Vamshi Paidipally's SVC63. The film marks his first project with the director and actress Nayanthara. Last week, two choreographers shared BTS photos with the Bollywood superstar on social media. And now, some of his pictures have gone viral on social media. The actor's snaps show him in a leaner avatar. According to a social media post, Salman Khan reportedly lost 7 to 8 kg. However, it isn't the truth. The viral pictures aren't new; the images originally surfaced in 2023. Read on to know more...

Salman Khan's old photos go viral

A netizen took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared Salman's photos with his fans. In the pictures, the actor looked visibly leaner. He opted for a casual look, wearing a full sleeve t-shirt and pant. He posed with a differently-abled fan. While the pictures are original, they aren't fresh. Salman's fan had shared this picture way back in 2023. Take a look at both tweets below:

Talking about SVC63, the film has been produced by Dil Raju. The shoot commenced last month with Salman and Nayanthara. After wrapping the first schedule, the makers might head to Manali. Post its completion, they are expected to shoot in Hyderabad, where scenes between Salman and a villain are likely to be shot. According to Mid-Day, Akshaye Khanna and Fahadh Faasil are being considered for the role of antagonist. That said, Salman has announced Eid 2027 as the film's release date.

When Salman Khan spoke about prep for Maatrubhumi

Earlier, in an interview with the same portal, Salman spoke about intense physical prep for his other film, Maatrubhumi. The actor admitted that earlier he could get in shape within few weeks, but this time he is running, kicking and punching. Salman also mentioned that one needs to adjust their fitness according to a role. This requires eating right and working out. In his opinion, when one grows older, they need to put in more hard work. "There are no shortcuts," he added.

Salman Khan's work front

On the work front, Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss' Sikandar. The actor shared screen space with Rashmika Mandanna in the film, which failed to work at the box office. Next, his film, SVC63, is scheduled to arrive on Eid 2027. Before that, Apoorva Lakhia's Maatrubhumi will be released in theatres. The makers are yet to confirm a new release date for the movie.