Vivek Oberoi sweating it out with Daniel Craig's gym instructor for RGV's gangster drama, 'Rai'
Ria Lawrence (MID-DAY; August 22, 2016)

The scene in 2006 James Bond movie, 'Casino Royale', where Daniel Craig emerges from the sea flaunting washboard abs left us drooling. The man behind Daniel's envious physique in that film and 'Skyfall' (2012), Anthony Pecora is now training Vivek Oberoi for two projects — Ram Gopal Varma's 'Rai' based on former don Muthappa Rai, and upcoming web series, 'Khel'.

A source says, "Vivek started rigorous training with Anthony last week. The daily workout schedule includes weight training, FTX [fitness exchange] and cardio exercises."

The actor believes that scripts of the two projects have a mass appeal and so, he doesn't want to leave any stone unturned to make his look convincing to the core.

Vivek says, "Both roles are special to me, so I want to ensure that my fans see me in a different avatar. We are spending two hours in the gym everyday; I am enjoying it. The training is on a different level altogether, but Anthony does make the process easier. Now, I know why he is called one of the best in the business."

While he will beef up for Rai, he will be seen sporting a leaner look for Khel. Considering the risks involved in the weight loss-and-gain process, the actor says he is taking due precautions.