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Vidya Balan on Jinx Tag, Replaced Before Shoot, and Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 06:10 AM
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Vidya Balan said she was earlier labelled a ‘jinx’ in South Indian cinema and replaced before shooting began. She confirmed her role in Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Jailer 2.
Vidya Balan opened up about her earlier experiences in the South film industry, recalling how she was labelled a 'jinx' and subsequently replaced before shooting commenced on a project.
Despite those setbacks, the actress said she has moved forward and is now set to appear alongside superstar Rajinikanth in the sequel Jailer 2.
She said, "I was replaced before shooting," and expressed optimism about the new collaboration, emphasizing that past labels do not define her current work and that she looks forward to contributing to the film’s success.
Despite those setbacks, the actress said she has moved forward and is now set to appear alongside superstar Rajinikanth in the sequel Jailer 2.
She said, "I was replaced before shooting," and expressed optimism about the new collaboration, emphasizing that past labels do not define her current work and that she looks forward to contributing to the film’s success.