One of the most anticipated films of the year ‘Chandu Champion’ starring Kartik Aaryan in the lead, is all set to release next month.

As the makers unveiled the first look poster of the film yesterday, the audience can’t wait for the final release.

Now, the director of the film, Kabir Khan talked about the journey of the actor of transforming into the character and cited that it wasn’t an easy task.

As he shared the poster of the film, Kabir wrote, "The
story of Chandu Champion is an incredibly inspiring true story but the journey that Kartik went through to become this champion is no less inspiring. I met him when he had put on weight for a role. He had 39 percent body fat. “

It further read, "I told him that he had to. portray an international-level multi- disciplinary sportsperson. He just smiled and. said 'I will do it Sir'. A year and a half later with no use of steroids - something that he was adamant about - we took this photo on set. Body fat 7 per cent!! I'm proud of you @kartikaaryan."

Besides, Kartik is also shooting for ‘Bhool Bhualiyaa 3’ which will also star Triptii Dimri.