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Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
How Kiara Advani achieved her bikini bod for War 2, reveals her nutritionist: Slept at 8 pm, had this protein treat for breakfast
Kiara Advani shot her first ever bikini scene for Aditya Chopra's War 2. A glimpse of which was shared both in the film's trailer and today in the song 'Aavan Jaavan'. Kiara's toned body became a highlight of the song. However, the actress followed a strict diet and workout regime to gain that body. About two months ago, Kiara Advani's nutritionist shared her diet and workout routine with Pinkvilla. She revealed, 'When Kiara spoke to me for her prep, the goal was clear: to be in the best shape of her life for her first-ever bikini shot on screen. She didn't want shortcuts. She wasn't looking for a crash diet or a quick fix. She wanted something sustainable, holistic—and something that made her feel strong.' With the goal to tone and build lean muscle for the actress, Nicole and Kiara began to follow a strict diet that included measuring every ingredient she ate. 'Every ingredient had to be measured, even down to the oil used in cooking or a few shavings of Parmesan on her Buddha bowl.' She explained, 'Her mornings always started with her non-negotiable protein pancakes. The pancakes were made with oat flour, walnut flour, protein powder, maple syrup/ monk fruit, and water, topped with fresh berries and homemade hazelnut butter. She loved them so much that we even shot a video before she left for her European schedule to ensure the entire team knew exactly how to make them right.' ALSO READ | Kingdom X review: Fans call Vijay Deverakonda's film 'flawed version of Devara', film earns Rs 3.85 cr from morning shows Kiara's lunch and dinner mostly featured grilled chicken, chicken curries, asparagus, baby potatoes, avacado, edamame, pesto, hummus vegetable crudites. 'We kept her meals light but high in protein and tailored them closely to her training and shoot schedule.' She added, 'For snacks or post-workout fuel, one of her favorites was good old sattu chaas—a blend of roasted Bengal gram flour seasoned lightly with Jeera powder and coriander leaves. It's a refreshing, natural Indian protein-rich drink that helped with hydration and recovery, especially after long workouts or outdoor shoots.' Speaking about the bikini shoot, the nutritionist shared, 'We didn't do anything drastic or unhealthy—no extreme cutting or water depletion. Instead, we planned it backwards—adjusting sodium, water, and fiber intake gradually while keeping energy levels high. While they were shooting in Tuscany and Rome, I coordinated with the local chefs every night after dinner to plan the next day's meals. We shared allergen information, sourced local ingredients, and designed menus that aligned with her macros and the demands of the shoot.' Nicole shared that apart from her diet, sleep played a crucial role. 'We were intentional about setting a circadian rhythm, ensuring she got adequate rest, which in turn allowed her metabolism, mood, and energy to stay regulated. Everything—her meal timings, training windows, and even caffeine intake—was structured around this rhythm. With her demanding shoot schedule and training simultaneously, her body needed recovery, and building a strong sleep-wake routine helped us optimize everything else. She was in bed by 8 pm. Her dedication and discipline was commendable.'
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kingdom X review: Vijay Deverakonda fans call Telugu thriller 'old wine in a new bottle', is it worth your money?
Kingdom X review Vijay Deverakonda Kingdom movie X review #Kingdom is a solid action drama with stunning visuals, gripping first half, and powerful performance by Deverakonda is back ❤🥶 2nd half ok Negatives - movie a bit confusing at parts, Heroine 👎🏻 My rating - 3.75/5 💯strong film worth watching 🎬#KingdomReview# — Prabhakar (@itz_Prabhaa) July 31, 2025 Kingdom is a very ordinary and routine. Nothing new and nothing interesting. Except few scenes nothing is engaging. One time watch for anirudh and vd's performance. Movie also ends with a very routine climax which tries to elevate next part. Strictly one time watch # — Pavan Polagani (@pavan_polagani) July 30, 2025 #KingdomReview Technically well made (mainly visuals) with good performances( venki 💥), action & decent emotions. Narration Feels flat with routine plots lacking engaging screenplay + no emotional depth. Music in 1st half is off & avg in 2nd. A one time watch. 2.75/5 # — Sync Sirisin (@SyncSirisin) July 31, 2025 #Kingdom is a total blockbuster. Vijay Deverakonda shines in the lead the director delivers a strong story Satyadev adds depth and Anirudh's music is fire. 4.5/5 – Must watch🔥🔥🔥#BlockBusterKingdom — (@IamPrashanthCB) July 30, 2025 #kingdomReview: Movie is a blockbuster, - Story theme highlight of the Film - 1st Half Characters intro - 2nd Half deep drama - Performance in some scenes Career best for #VijayDeverakonda - Action & Music 🔥 - Slow Narration is light minus#Kingdom#Anirudh# — MJ Cartel (@Mjcartels) July 31, 2025 #Kingdom 3/5 Vijay and Sathyadev acting pushed movie forward, although some scenes are predictable, Director's taking and building a action drama with emotional backdrop was good and so the movie with excellent technical and production values, open ending made the movie routine. — 𝓕𝓲𝓯𝓽𝔂 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓵𝓮𝓻 (@sarcasmbing9) July 31, 2025 Kingdom movie rating screenshot-2025-07-31-114259-688b09a7c18c6 ( Image credit : Indiatimes ) Kingdom movie rating ( Image credit : Kingdom movie rating | Credit: Google ) What is Kingdom about? For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment. : Vijay Deverakonda's latest release, Kingdom, has received mixed reactions from both fans and critics. Marketed as an intense Telugu spy action thriller, the film aimed to deliver a gripping cinematic experience. While it boasts strong visuals and star power, opinions are divided, some viewers appreciate its execution, while others feel it brings nothing new to the table. If you're wondering whether it's worth watching, read the following reviews to decide if it's worth your on viewers' reactions, it's clear that the response to the film is mixed. While some consider it a great watch, others feel it lacks fresh content. Many praised Vijay Deverakonda for his screen presence but expressed a desire for more from the film wrote, 'Kingdom is a very ordinary and routine. Nothing new and nothing interesting. Except few scenes nothing is engaging.' A second added, 'Technically well made (mainly visuals) with good performances( venki), action & decent emotions. Narration Feels flat with routine plots lacking engaging screenplay + no emotional depth.A third went on to add, 'is a solid action drama with stunning visuals, gripping first half, and powerful performance by Deverakonda is back, 2nd half ok.'As mentioned above people have had mixed feelings about the film and so the ratings are mixed too. A google reviewer gave the movie 2 stars and wrote,""Kingdom" (2025) is a film that ultimately struggles to captivate, despite a truly terrific and excellent performance from Vijay Deverakonda.'Another gave it one star writing, 'The plot feels like a recycled mashup of popular films like KGF, Salaar, and Pushpa.'As people struggle to survive, the teaser showcases scenes of despair and devastation. Amid the turmoil, Vijay Deverakonda rises as a beacon of hope. In a powerful moment, he proclaims that he's willing to go to any extent, even if it means burning everything down, to prove his determination.
Mint
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kingdom X reviews: Fans hail movie as Vijay Deverakonda's ‘redemption', says it ‘finds its rhythm when it matters'
Kingdom X reviews: Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom has finally hit the theatres on Thursday, July 31, and the fans can't keep calm. Taking to X, several viewers have praised the movie, so much so that some even called it his 'redemption'. Here's how netizens reacted: Vijay Devarakonda shines with fire and conviction in a role that plays to his strengths. It's not without its flaws, but the film finds its rhythm when it matters. Anirudh; no one does elevation like him. His score lifts Vijay's moments and gives the film its heartbeat. Good 1st half. No deviation from the plot. VD, satyadev, Venkitesh VP .. out of syllabus. Nicely setup for the 2nd half.
