India, Nov. 12 -- "The last thing you want is for the audience to notice a change between the actor and their double," says UK-based stunt performer Luke G Loannou. Gaining recognition for his role as Ranbir Kapoor's body double in Ramayana, Loannou brought 11 years of international experience from blockbusters like Wonder Woman and No Time to Die to his recent five-week stint in Mumbai.

"I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from the Indian film industry, but matching Ranbir Kapoor's physical language quickly became an organic, two-way street," Loannou says. "As a stunt double, one of the most important things is understanding how the actor moves so that everything feels seamless on screen."

The collaboration was reciprocal. "There wer...