Sai Dharam Tej, now known as Sai Durgha Tej, has been working on his ambitious film “Sambarala Yeti Gattu” (SYG), which is set to hit the screens during the Sankranthi 2027 festival. The actor has come a long way since his bike accident and the surgery that followed, eventually making a strong return to acting.
Given his recovery, many expected Sai Dharam Tej to avoid drastic physical transformations for his upcoming projects. But his latest gym pictures have surprised everyone. Shared by his trainer, the pictures show the actor sporting a heavily built physique that is quite different from his usual appearance.
He has added considerable muscle mass, particularly around his arms, shoulders and thighs, making him look more like a professional boxer or an MMA fighter. The transformation is so pronounced that the actor almost looks like a real-life Hulk.
There is a reason behind this drastic makeover. Sai Dharam Tej is said to have bulked up specifically for a crucial portion of “Sambarala Yeti Gattu”.
His character is said to have a strong warrior element, and the film also features several intense fight sequences that require him to look physically imposing. The actor therefore went through a rigorous fitness regime to achieve the required look.
Interestingly, he has already started shedding the extra bulk and is gradually getting back to his regular physique. With the shooting of “Sambarala Yeti Gattu” nearing completion, the actor appears to be winding down the transformation he undertook for the film.
