While most of them will go for contemporary training regime, here’s our B-town handsome who preferred to go the desi way…

Neil Nitin Mukesh is said to be working on his fitness by learning the traditional south martial arts Kalaripayattu. For his forthcoming film ‘Players’, the actor will be seen in some hardcore action sequences, for which he was required to have high stamina.

So while going through different forms of martial arts, the one which caught Neil’s attention is Kalaripayattu. The ancient martial arts form proved to be quite useful for Neil, since it covers all the body workouts needed to strengthen muscles and build stamina.

Sources revealed the actor underwent basic course in this one and continued practicing it throughout the Players’ shooting schedule.