Vidya Balan Recalls Panicking Before Rajinikanth on Jailer 2 Set; Nelson Dilipkumar Says Her ‘Hands Were Shaking, Voice Trembling’

Vidya Balan recalls panicking before Rajinikanth on Jailer 2 set; Nelson Dilipkumar says her ‘hands were shaking, voice trembling’

Vidya Balan revealed that she was nervous while filming a cigarette-smoking scene with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2. 

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.