Nelson recalls Vidya Balan’s nervous moment with Rajinikanth

‘Ma’am was holding the cigarette and shaking’_ 'Jailer 2' director Nelson Dilipkumar recalls Vidya .

Director Nelson Dilipkumar has recalled a funny incident involving Vidya Balan while filming 'Jailer 2'. During a promotional event, he spoke about the actress's reaction to a scene opposite Rajinikanth. The sequence required her to smoke a cigarette and blow the smoke towards the superstar, leaving her nervous about the performance.Nelson said the scene featured in Vidya Balan's trailer was scheduled for her first day of shooting. The filmmaker described her role as a powerful character who stands opposite Rajinikanth. However, the actress reportedly expressed concern about portraying such a strong personality.As quoted by Reporter website, Nelson said, "The scene shown in Vidya ma’am’s trailer was the one we had to shoot on the first day.

Hers is a powerful character who stands opposite Rajinikanth sir. However, she said she was scared to play such a strong character. When I told her to smoke a cigarette and blow the smoke into Rajinikanth sir’s face, her tension doubled."“When we were taking the shot, I looked at the monitor. Ma’am was holding the cigarette and shaking her hand as if she were applying lipstick. At that moment, I thought this wasn’t going to work.

It was only on the third take or so that we got it right. Even now, when you watch the scene, you can see a little tension in ma’am’s eyes,” Nelson said.

Rajinikanth wanted a song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia

Rajinikanth also revealed that he had hoped to see Tamannaah Bhatia feature in a song in 'Jailer 2'. During the sequel's promotional campaign, the actor said he had discussed the idea with Nelson Dilipkumar. He wanted the director to include a song featuring the actress, who appeared in the first film.“The only missing element in Jailer 2 is Tamannaah. I told Nelson to keep one song for Tamannaah,” Rajinikanth said, as reported by NDTV.

Nelson Dilipkumar responds to Rajinikanth's request

Nelson Dilipkumar did not agree to the suggestion simply because Rajinikanth wanted it. The director explained his position during their conversation, telling the superstar, “I cannot keep it just because you like it, sir.”Rajinikanth clarified that his request was based on audience preferences rather than personal interest.

He said, “I didn't say I like it. If I had done whatever I liked, I would have become irrelevant and gone to Bengaluru. I'm still in the field because I'm doing what audiences are loving.” Tamannaah Bhatia appeared in the 2023 movie 'Jailer', starring Rajinikanth. Her song 'Kaavaalaa' became one of the film's popular highlights.

'Jailer 2' continues Tiger Muthuvel Pandian's story

'Jailer 2' sees Rajinikanth return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, the retired jailer introduced in the original movie.

The sequel follows the events of the 2023 film, which is a continuation to Vinayakan's villain character's dialogue, "There is a huge network behind me."Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa and Rithvik reprise their roles. The new cast members include S. J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan, Anna Rajan, Kottayam Nazeer and Jatin Sarna. The film will release on October 15.