Gone are the days when heroines used to play second fiddle running after the heroes and confined to only doing songs. Many actresses are enacting daredevil stunts on the silver screen and for that, they are training hard in martial arts and various sports. They are training in martial arts and combat sports like Silambam, Kalaripayattu, and boxing.
Rakul Preet Singh who is a professional golfer does yoga, running and is now doing kickboxing. She says it helps her become stronger mentally and physically. Rashmika Mandanna, a diehard fan of kick boxing says when annoyed kickboxing helps her a lot. She says it has many health benefits and reduces anxiety.
Mumbai-based MMA fighter, celebrity personal trainer, and National coach Irfan says everyone especially women should train in martial arts. He trained Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor, and Randeep Hooda and is now training Shruti Haasan. Shruti Haasan is keen to improve her skills in the game.
Iswarya Menon says she is boxing to improve her strength. Manchu Lakshmi is training in Kalaripayattu and she says it helps her get connected with her boxy.