After winning appreciations with his last release Ek Villain`, the handsome Sidharth Malhotra is all geared up for his next, titled Warrior` where he plays a boxer.

Warrior` in itself is a very different role and Sidharth is looking forward to start shooting for the film. According to our sources, he had been working very hard to get into the shoes of a boxer. Since he wants to get into the skin of his character, Sidharth has been physically training and mentally has also been getting into the gear to essay the role. For this, the actor has specifically been watching fighter films like the Rocky series and varied films in different languages. Besides this he has been pumping iron at the gym and will soon also start training in mixed martial arts to get the nuances of a boxer.

Sidharth has been pushing the envelope as an actor since he made his debut with Student of The Year`. Right from playing a college boy, to the boy next door in Hasee Toh Phasee` to the grungy angry young man in Ek Villain`, he has proved to be a versatile actor. Now let`s see how he gives his best in and as a Warrior`.