Bollywood actor Neil Nithin Mukesh who plays the villain role in actor Vijay`s upcoming film Kaththi` says he has sport a leaner and sharper looks for the film. For this the young actor has reduced 10 and a half KG and about four and a half inches on the waist. He has also made sure that the puffiness on the face goes down so that he looks much leaner for the character.

Speaking about his role in his maiden Tamil film directed by A.R.Murugadoss, Neil said it is not a typical villain role. It will be an extremely polished character of a North Indian who speaks Tamil well read and a foreign return. As the villain he does not fight with the hero with his brawn and uses his brains to wreck havoc to the hero.

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Neil has also learned Tamil for the character he plays in the film and says it was an interesting experience to learn language.

Speaking about Vijay, Neil said, he could not believe that he is working with a superstar. Because Vijay is very humble, friendly, supportive and encouraging n the sets.

Kaththi` is slated for a Deepavali release and it has Samantha as Vijay`s love interest

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