But he went off social media for a while and is now back with a bang. The actor had recently posted a video of his upcoming movie. In the video montage, Simbu can be seen performing and his weight loss journey was also shown.
Simbu’s transformation has not just stunned his fans but also several from the film industry. The latest to speak out about it was Simbu’s little sister and one of his most favourite too, Elakkiya. Answering to a fan’s question on transformation, Elakkiya answered, “He’s gone through a lot for this transformation. This transformation was not just for losing weight but to know his true self vision purpose and goals . I was with him for few days during this journey and I’ve seen him working so hard towards his goals and hats off 2his willpower.”
He’s gone through a lot for this transformation. This transformation was not just for losing weight but to know his true self vision purpose and goals . I was with him for few days during this journey and I’ve seen him working so hard towards his goals and hats off 2his willpower https://t.co/uWUbmacqQj
— TR Elakkiya Abhilash (@ELAKKS) October 29, 2020
Earlier Simbu’s friend Mahat had also talked about the actor’s tremendous transformation. “A person who has utilised this quarantine in a positive way gives so much hope that we all still can & this is not just about his transformation or this isn’t about proving himself to others! This was for his true inner self! The real inner most being! You truly are the ATMAN,” stated Mahat.
S Thaman shared the video and revealed that he composed the BGM for the video montage. He wrote, “Wow !! STR !!! Adiiiiii !!!!! happy to score for this”. Kollywood actor Harish Kalyan, who is also a huge fan of Simbu, wrote on his Twitter space, “#Atman This is gonna be a new avatar. Can’t wait for it na #SilambarasanTR Love you always”. Meanwhile, on the work front, Simbu has two films in his pipeline – Maanaadu directed by Venkat Prabhu and the yet to be titled film with Suseenthiran.
On a professional front the actor is touted to be a part of the Tamil remake of the Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Meanwhile, the actor has begun shooting for Maanaadu directed by Venkat Prabhu also starring Kalyani Priyadarshan. Yuvan Shankar Raja has been roped in to compose music for the film. Actor Sj Suryah, Manoj Bharathiraja, Daniel Annie Pope will be seen playing pivotal roles.