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Vijay Deverakonda's extreme Liger diet: 200ml water daily!
3 Oct
Summary
- Actor Vijay Deverakonda drastically reduced water intake for Liger.
- He survived on 200 ml of water daily during preparation.
- Vijay Deverakonda will star with Rashmika Mandanna in Ranabaali.
Actor Vijay Deverakonda has shared the grueling preparation for his 2022 Bollywood film, Liger. During the preparation, Deverakonda drastically reduced his water intake, consuming only 200 ml per day. In challenging moments, when even minimal water was restricted, he resorted to licking ice cubes to cope with dehydration. He recalled intense cravings for water, even sleeping and dreaming about it.
Looking ahead, Deverakonda is slated to appear alongside Rashmika Mandanna in the film Ranabaali. This project marks their first collaboration since their marriage and is inspired by the Madras Famine of 1876-78. Deverakonda plays the titular character, Ranabaali, a warrior battling drought, while Mandanna portrays his wife, Jayamma.
Ranabaali is described as a story of resistance and survival against colonial oppression during a period of great hardship in 1870s South India. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and is slated for a theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
