After winning praise for his performance in Homebound (2025), Vishal Jethwa is shifting gears from drama to action. Rumours suggest that the actor, who has bagged Shakti Shalini, has also signed an action entertainer — one that has made him hit the gym with a vengeance. Recently, he shared a picture of his calloused palms, on Instagram Stories, after an intense session that included 105 pull-ups.  

Though refusing to divulge details about the project, Jethwa was forthcoming about his physical prep that it demands. According to him, the offering needs “a different kind of body”. He said, “I’m training for movement and action sequences. We’re focusing a lot on pull strength and grip endurance. The idea is to make every action look effortless on screen.”

This isn’t Vishal Jethwa’s first brush with action. He starred in the Rani Mukerji-led ‘Mardaani 2’ (2019), playing the antagonist who sexually assaulted and murdered women. Pic/Youtube

The actor’s daily workouts are a mix of weighted callisthenics and high-rep bodyweight work. “Recovery is just as important because the training load is quite high. It’s not just about doing action, it’s about sustaining it through long shooting hours,” he added.