Director Shares Vidya Balan's Nervousness During Rajinikanth Cigarette Scene in Jailer 2
Director Nelson Dilipkumar shared that Vidya Balan was visibly nervous during a cigarette scene with Rajinikanth in the upcoming film Jailer 2, which released on October 15. The scene, filmed on her first day, required her to confidently smoke and blow smoke towards Rajinikanth, but she struggled initially, holding the cigarette shakily. After multiple takes, the shot was completed, capturing subtle tension in her performance. The anecdote highlights the respect Rajinikanth commands among actors across generations.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 12 Oct, 05:15 am. Other outlets followed.