# Chiranjeevi, 71, shares fitness routine as he prepares for ‘Kaaka’

2026-08-24T04:11:18+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Telugu cinema icon Chiranjeevi, who turned 71 on August 22, 2026, has revealed his fitness regimen, which includes weight training with dumbbells and barbells, as well as conditioning exercises such as battle rope drills. The actor frequently shares workout videos on social media, showing exercises targeting his arms, shoulders and chest. His fitness discipline has drawn praise from co-star Harsha Vardhan, who said Chiranjeevi has extreme command over his body and does not use body pads to look fit. Dr. Sanjay Raina told NDTV that Chiranjeevi's activity level highlights that while aging is inevitable, the decline of the body can be slowed with strength, mobility and balance training after 60. Chiranjeevi is preparing for his upcoming action film 'Kaaka' (formerly 'Mega158'), directed by Bobby Kolli, in which he plays K. Satyam, an aqua industry supervisor with a hidden past. The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on January 13, 2027.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/chiranjeevis-fitness-at-71-from-weight-training-to-conditioning-kaaka-actor-stays-fit-for-demanding-roles/articleshow/133449475.cms>
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