Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has recently become the focus of online buzz over her noticeable physical transformation.
While some social media users speculated that she might be using weight-loss injections such as Ozempic, others admired her refreshed and glowing look.
Addressing the rumours head-on, Tamannaah clarified the truth in a candid interview with Harper’s Bazaar India.
She explained that her appearance is completely natural and reflects how her body has evolved over time.
“I’ve been in front of the camera since I was 15, and people have literally seen me grow up. There’s nothing to hide. Until my late 20s, I was always of a slender body type — that’s naturally how I’ve been. The way I look now is not new to me; I grew up like this,” she said.
Tamannaah added that audiences who mainly followed her Hindi films might find her transformation surprising because they were familiar with her from a different stage of her journey.
“This might be new for the Hindi audience, but I’m nearing 100 films. People have seen me in so many different roles and at various stages of my body,” she explained.
The Baahubali star emphasized that a woman’s body naturally changes with time.
“A woman’s body is always evolving. Every five years, we see a different version of ourselves,” she said.
Opening up about her struggles during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tamannaah admitted that it became harder to maintain her earlier weight.
“Covid hit my body really hard. It was difficult to keep my body the same as it was in my 20s. I love food — I love my rice, roti, and dal,” she confessed.
She also recalled moments when she felt self-conscious on set.
“There were times I’d think, ‘Is my tummy showing?’ because my body was changing. I didn’t want to constantly correct myself or feel conscious about my size,” she said.
Tamannaah shared that she has since learned to embrace her natural shape and accept her body’s rhythm.
“Inflammation is real. Every woman feels her body shift during her cycle. My curves aren’t going anywhere — I’m Sindhi, and that hip and waist are part of my bone structure,” she laughed.
Ending on a confident note, Tamannaah reaffirmed her pride in her Indian identity and body type, making it clear that her transformation is not the result of any shortcuts — but rather, a celebration of natural change and self-acceptance.