Suhail Nayyar reveals physical transformation for Udta Teer

Suhail Nayyar is stepping into a new screen persona for the spy comedy Udta Teer, directed by Akash A. Kaushik. Sharing the frame with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, Nayyar describes the physical routine he undertook to fit the part.

Transformation and prep details

Nayyar describes a look that includes building muscle and sporting a moustache, a departure from his previous on-screen appearances. He trained regularly, followed a protein-heavy diet, and spent time studying spy thrillers to get the genre right. He cites shows like The Family Man, Special Ops, The Night Manager and Fauda as helpful references.

In his own words, Nayyar said: “Udta Teer gave me a chance to play a completely different, never-seen-before avatar. The character required a certain physicality, so I trained every day, changed my diet and worked towards gaining muscle for the part. The moustache added another layer to the transformation. I also worked quite a bit on the dialect because I wanted it to feel natural and rooted in the character. Beyond the look and voice, there are a lot of layers and complexities to him, but he’s also a lot of fun. Aakash has made a really fresh spy comedy, and I’m very grateful to Guneet, Achin and Dharma Productions for trusting me with this role. Ayushmann is brilliant at what he does and just as lovely off screen. We had a great time working together.”

Udta Teer stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the lead, marking a new on-screen pairing. The film shifts the spy genre into a comic setting, following an unwitting operative whose misadventures disrupt a high-stakes intelligence operation, with a globe-trotting backdrop involving double agents and twists.

Produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, the film’s music is by Sachin-Jigar. Udta Teer is scheduled to release worldwide on October 9, 2026.

The original report on Bollywood Hungama details Nayyar’s preparation: the original report.

With Nayyar’s transformation shaping Udta Teer’s approach to this spy-comedy, DPIFF continues its coverage of the film and its cast. For more entertainment news from DPIFF, visit the DPIFF news site or explore DPIFF’s latest newsroom coverage.