Vidya Balan Was Nervous Smoking in Front of Rajinikanth, Reveals Jailer 2 Director

Vidya Balan recalls panicking before Rajinikanth on Jailer 2 sets: ‘Cigarette was shaking’

Vidya Balan opens up about her Tamil debut in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, dialogue struggles, on-set gossip, and panic during smoking scenes.

Vidya Balan was nervous smoking in front of Rajinikanth, reveals Jailer 2 director

Nelson Dilipkumar recalled that Vidya Balan needed three takes for a cigarette scene with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2. The moment highlighted her first-day nerves while playing a character meant to stand up to the superstar.

Vidya Balan's Shaky Cigarette Scene With Rajinikanth Took Three Takes, Says Jailer 2 Director

The director revealed that Vidya's cigarette scene with Rajinikanth was filmed on her first day on the sets and took a few attempts to get right.

‘Ma’am was holding the cigarette and shaking’: 'Jailer 2' director Nelson Dilipkumar recalls Vidya Balan’s nervous moment with Rajinikanth

Director Nelson Dilipkumar recounted a humorous incident involving Vidya Balan during the filming of 'Jailer 2'. Vidya, feeling nervous about portraying a strong character opposite Rajinikanth, struggled with a cigarette scene. Rajinikanth expressed his desire for Tamannaah Bhatia to appear in a song for the sequel. Nelson explained his position on the matter, emphasizing audience preferences over personal wishes.

Rajinikanth said the only missing element in Jailer 2 is a Tamannaah’s track!

There are compliments and then there are compliments from Rajinikanth. At a recent event for his upcoming film Jailer 2, the superstar did something that the internet is still processing. He openly admitted that in his view, the film was missing one crucial element. It was not a song or a scene or a stunt. ...