Malavika Mohanan in Bathing Suit is "Calm"

Actress Malavika Mohanan has starred in many projects, including the film Christy. She also recently had a pool day. Mohanan shared a set of underwater photos on Instagram this week. In it, she wore a red and white patterned bathing suit, while she swam. She captioned the post, “Calm.” How does she stay sop fit? Read on to see 5 ways Malavika Mohanan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Limits Her Drinking

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Mohanan makes sure to eat healthy. One thing she does is limit the amount of alcohol she drinks. “I try not to drink too often,” she says to Binge Daily. “Because I workout and eat healthy. But I do enjoy it every once in a while. I like pretty much all kinds of liquor, depending on where I am and what the occasion is.”

2. She Adjusts Her Exercise To The Role She’s Playing

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When it comes to fitness, it depends on what job Mohanan is doing at the moment. “As an actor now, I think it really depends on the role,” she tells Indulge Express. “For instance, when I was doing Christy, I completely stopped working out because I couldn’t look too toned. I needed to have a more real body for a character like that. My muscles couldn’t look too tight, my triceps couldn’t be showing. As soon as Christy got over, I started working out for Pa. Ranjith’s film required me to be very fit. Currently, I am on a very strict diet regime — strict workouts and stunt classes. So, right now, I am 200 percent a fitness freak.”

3. She Ignores Trolls

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Mohanan has no time for bullies and trolls. “I’m someone who hates bullying and being bullied,” she tells New Indian Express. “Every day, I come across scores of faceless people hiding behind the facade of social media and venting out all their frustration on others. It’s just a sad life they’re leading, and I think the best way to deal is to ignore them. But some of them can be really mean, and that’s when I get agitated and feel the need to call out.”

4. She Studies Martial Arts

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Mohanan has picked up martial arts. She documented her training on social media. She shared this video of herself using a staff on Instagram. Mohanan captioned the post, “From my day 1, where I found even holding this stick heavy, to now being able to fluidly do the movements of the martial art..So much we can achieve just by practising a discipline daily, no? Thank you @0763.shankarofficial for being so patient with me, while I continue discovering this beautiful world.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

Mohanan, like many others, uses a personal trainer to keep herself in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself lying on a yoga mat after a session. Mohanan captioned the post, “When your trainer says he’s making you stronger but is secretly trying to kill you 😪 🔪 @klinton81.” Having a personal trainer can help someone stay motivated. It can also help them stay consistent and learn the exercises properly.