He attracted the attention of the audience the jailer As Shweta, daughter-in-law of superstar Rajinikanth’s character, Muthuvel Pandian. Actress Myrna has reprized the role of Shweta in it Jailer 2which has been released today. In this exclusive chat with NDTV, the Malayalam actor talks about working on the biggest film of his career and what he has learned on the journey.
Ask him what his biggest takeaway from working out has been the jailer And Jailer 2The big brother Says the actor, “Jailor will always be special to me because the exposure it gave me was very different from my other films. I have worked in big commercial films in Malayalam and Telugu, including Mohanlal sir and Nagarjuna sir, but the jailer was on a very large scale. With that scale came great responsibility. When I did the first part, I was relatively new to the industry and still figuring things out. the jailer Gave me a lot of visibility and taught me to take more responsibility. with Jailer 2The challenge is even greater because the audience already knows what we are capable of. Fulfilling their expectations is a huge responsibility. The biggest learning for me is how superstars work. Over the years, I have seen other stars like Rajinikanth sir and Mohanlal sir on the sets, especially their discipline, passion and commitment to cinema. You begin to understand why they have achieved the stature they have. the jailer And Jailer 2 It has been a book of memories and learning for me.”
while the rest the jailer / Jailer 2 Coming with years of experience and acting par for the course, Myrna was still making her way in her film career. How was Nelson Dilipkumar as a director, especially for young actors like him? “Nelson treats everyone equally. We never felt there was any difference between a newcomer and an established actor. He respects your time, your effort and even the little things you do on set. He notices and appreciates you. He also told me that every character should have a beautiful arc. Even if the screen time is limited, the character should be conveyed to the audience. “I truly appreciate Khushi in the film. “I have never taken more than two takes the jailer or Jailer 2. Nelson often proudly mentions this at press conferences and other events. I am very proud of it because a film of this scale involves huge production costs, schedules and a lot of people working together. I always prepare thoroughly before stepping on set because I want to be a co-star.”
After shooting with Rajinikanth for around 45 days, Myrna revealed that she and the veteran star spent time discussing everything from books to cinema and more. “We discussed cinema and shared what we were both watching. He keeps himself updated on new material, directors etc, which I find interesting. A particularly memorable experience happened during this time. the jailer. We were shooting a theater scene for a song in a theater with an audience present. Rajini sir and I sat together and watched a movie on the big screen – it was his movie peta. I was speaking dialogues as the film progressed, and he was surprised that I knew his lines so well. I told him that I have seen the movie many times. I was really excited – it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me to sit next to a superstar in a theater and watch a superstar’s film!” she smiles.
The No Semitic color The actor also visited Rajinikanth – as most people do – when he was on set to learn more from him. “He’s very careful about what he puts in his system emotionally and spiritually. I know he’s a vegetarian and follows a strict diet; he doesn’t eat white food. I’ve learned that he’s quite active physically – he exercises, lifts weights, walks and swims. Whenever he gets time on set, he gets a chance to sit next to me and look at different sides. It’s on its own. has been a learning experience,” she says.
Coming to director Nelson Dilipkumar, he is known for having a humorous side to him but has he ever lost his cool on the sets? Myrna smiles and replies, “The bitter thing is that he never loses his cool. He is a perfectionist, and he spends the whole day on a single shot until he is satisfied with it. Despite the budget, expectations and pressures surrounding a film like this, he remains calm and jokes. He often has a comical sense on the microphone. Wonder how he manages to stay so composed under so much pressure. is.”
Myrna says that it was her childhood dream to become an actor that keeps her motivated and motivates her to work hard. “I wanted to be a heroine and work with big stars. I had big dreams, and I believe that the universe is powerful. My affirmations and expressions have gradually come true. Now, I want to leave my mark in the industry. I want to make my mark and signature as an actor, and I am ready to work hard for it. When I signed a film with a director, I initially signed a film. I was a Tamil girl when she Realized I don’t speak Tamil, she gave her lines just before one take and I went home, now I can speak Telugu.
Filled with excitement to die for Jailer 2. “We have done our job, and the entire team has given the best to the film. Now, we want the audience to embrace it. I truly believe that people are going to love the film. It has a lot of good elements, and I am excited for the audience to experience it. Whatever the outcome, I am happy to be a part of this journey,” he signed off.
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