Vidya Balan Recalls Panicking Before Rajinikanth on Jailer 2 Set; Nelson Dilipkumar Says Her ‘Hands Were Shaking, Voice Trembling’
- The Rajinikanth-led Jailer 2 hits theatres worldwide on Thursday, October 15, following a recent Super Show where the cast discussed the action thriller, marking Bollywood star Vidya Balan's first full-fledged Tamil movie.
- Director Nelson Dilipkumar, known for balancing humor and action, frequently improvised scenes on set, challenging Vidya as she portrayed the fierce character Kantha Kalpak without fluency in Tamil.
- During a smoking scene, Vidya recalled panicking as her hands shook and voice trembled while Rajinikanth watched; Nelson noted, "I am not doing anything; the cigarette is shaking on its own."
- Co-Star Suryah helped Vidya navigate lengthy Tamil dialogues and shared industry gossip, with Vidya noting she would focus on learning lines like a schoolgirl until each shot wrapped.
- Rajinikanth expressed interest in a future film with Vidya, as the production opts for a four-week OTT window following theatrical release, bypassing a Hindi version for the action sequel.
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Jailer 2: Vidya Balan was nervous about the scene where she smoked a cigarette in front of Rajinikanth on the first day of filming. Director Nelson Dilipkumar explained how the scene was finally okayed in the third take.
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.
‘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.
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