Adinath Kothare has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the physical and prosthetic transformation he went through for the film Nayyi Navelli. The actor plays two very different characters in the movie — Raja Awasthi and Ravan — and he has now shared how hard the switch between them was.
In his own words, going from Raja Awasthi to Ravan has been "the most challenging, painful, yet deeply rewarding experience" of his work on the film.
Why the Ravan Transformation Was So Demanding
The two characters sit at opposite ends of the story. Raja Awasthi is a wholesome family man. Ravan, on the other hand, is defined by pride, greed and tyranny. Playing both means the actor had to change not just his look but his whole presence on screen.
To show this, Adinath shared a video on social media documenting the transformation process. The post gives viewers a direct look at the physical and prosthetic work that went into turning him into Ravan.
Who Is Behind Nayyi Navelli
Nayyi Navelli is directed by M. Balaji. It is produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma, in association with Amazon MGM Studios.
The film features an ensemble cast led by Yami Gautam. Alongside her and Adinath Kothare, the film stars Anurag Thakurrr, Sunita Rajwar, Suneel Shine, Susmita Mukherjee and Mita Vasisht.
The movie blends fantasy and comedy, and it continues its theatrical run into its third week.
Our Take: The Craft Behind a Big Screen Villain
In our view, this is the kind of story fans rarely get to see. Most people only watch the finished film — they do not see the hours of prosthetic work, the discomfort, and the mental shift an actor goes through to play two opposite roles in the same movie.
Adinath's own words tell the story clearly. He did not call the process easy or fun. He called it challenging and painful, and then added that it was deeply rewarding. That honesty matters. It shows that the Ravan we see on screen is not just a costume — it is the result of real physical effort.
To put it plainly, actors who take on dual roles like this deserve more attention than they usually get. The contrast between a wholesome family man and a tyrant like Ravan is not easy to carry, and doing it with prosthetics adds another layer of difficulty. For viewers planning to watch Nayyi Navelli, this behind-the-scenes look adds a new reason to pay attention to Adinath's performance.
