One of the highlights of Antim: The Final Truth is Aayush Sharma’s remarkable transformation. After playing the quintessential loverboy in his debut film LoveYatri, he will be seen playing a menacing gangster in his next. The young actor impressed the makers with his dedication and perseverance towards his physical as well as character transformation.

From his ripped, toned body to acing the nuances of his character, Aayush imbibed the traits of Rahuliya, a dreaded yet relatable gangster. Salman Khan, who essays a police officer that locks horns with Aayush’s Rahuliya in the film, said, “I was shocked — there’s been a huge transformation from Loveyatri to Antim. Aayush has worked so hard in the film, I’m sure his performance will be appreciated.”

Director Mahesh Manjrekar added, “Aayush worked really hard on his physical transformation because we needed a very tough looking guy. I realised this boy has a lot of passion and is extremely focused. He knows what he wants to do and I think he has done a brilliant job. Nobody I see in the industry today would have played Rahuliya so brilliantly and so convincingly.”

Aayush followed a strict diet and underwent rigorous training for months to achieve the results we will witness on screen. In fact, he shot for two songs — Vighnaharta and Bhai Ka Birthday — despite a fractured palm, winning hearts for his dedication.

Antim: The Final Truth is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, produced by Salma Khan and presented by Salman Khan Films. The film will be released in theatres worldwide by Zee Studios on November 26.