Son of veteran actor Bhagyaraj, and Sakkaraikatti star Shanthnoo is currently working with director Thangar Bachan, for their upcoming movie, Ammavin Kaipesi. Thangar Bachan has a name within the industry, for being quite a taskmaster. Now, we hear that the director has thrown a very tough challenge to hero Shanthnoo, lose a minimum of 8 kilos weight, within 18 days!

It sure does seem tough, but Shanthnoo did not shy away from it! He took up the challenge, and got the desired result! Talking about this, Shanthnoo says, For a certain sequence, he (Thangar Bachan) wanted me to look weak and drained out. So, I had to lose weight, grow beard and look tired. I went on a protein and liquid diet, worked out twice a day and went swimming. I applied oil on my body and played cricket in the sun so that I could tan. My trainer Gopi helped me achieve my target weight."

A source close to the unit of this movie reveals that the storyline revolves around the relationship between a mother and her son, where a mobile phone becomes the only mode of communication between them! Beautiful lass Ineya plays the female lead!

Galatta.com wishes Shanthnoo and his team, all the very best for Ammavin Kaipesi!