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Director Nelson Reveals Why Vidya Balan Was Shaking While Shooting With Rajinikanth in Jailer 2
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 10:41
Director Nelson Reveals Why Vidya Balan Was Shaking While Shooting With Rajinikanth in Jailer 2
- •Director Nelson Dilipkumar shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote about Vidya Balan getting nervous while shooting a scene with superstar Rajinikanth for Jailer 2.
- •The incident happened during a sequence where Vidya's character had to smoke a cigarette and blow smoke towards Rajinikanth.
- •Despite her extensive experience in cinema, Vidya was visibly shaking and nervous while holding the cigarette in front of the veteran actor.
- •Jailer 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2023 blockbuster, written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring an ensemble cast.
- •Produced by Sun Pictures with music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 15, 2026.
Key Questions Answered
Director Nelson Dilipkumar recalled that Vidya Balan was visibly nervous and shaking while holding a cigarette during a scene where she had to blow smoke towards Rajinikanth.
Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar under Sun Pictures, is slated for a theatrical release on October 15, 2026.
Vidya Balan plays a powerful and mysterious character named Kantha in the film, marking her debut in Tamil cinema.
