Actress Keerthy Suresh, who works extensively in South cinema, has spoken about her rapid weight loss journey in 2018–19. In an interview, Keerthy revealed that she lost weight by doing only cardio. However, after learning the benefits of strength training, she began focusing on a more balanced fitness routine.

Keerthy Suresh on how she lost weight

Speaking to Galatta.com about her fitness journey in 2018, Keerthy said, “I was very chubby. I was a little built… wouldn’t say fat. I am not a very fat person. I did a lot of cardio. When you engage in a lot of cardio, you can lose muscle. So, without strength training, I just did cardio. I lost weight quickly.”

Keerthy revealed that she lost nearly 9 kilos in a period of 8–9 months. “That’s when my face looked sculpted. I agree, I was looking very thin at that time because when I saw pictures from 2019, my face looked so emaciated. It was because I was not working out in my life. I was just sleeping, eating, working, coming back home, and sleeping again, and then repeating. I didn’t do any workout. Is that good for health? No! In 2018, I got a break after my film Mahanati, which is when I realised I needed to work out.”