Rajinikanth: ‘Jailer 2’ actress Apeksha Porwal reveals what surprised her most about Rajinikanth on sets, says ‘I got to see it up close’ | Tamil Movie News

Actress Apeksha Porwal has stepped into Tamil cinema with ‘Jailer 2,’ starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film brings her into a star-studded world of action, comedy, and surprise appearances. Known for her roles in OTT projects such as ‘Undekhi’ and ‘Salt City,’ Apeksha Porwal also trained in martial arts before taking on the film. Her action skills and gun-wielding appearance caught attention in the trailer, making her part of the film’s much-discussed cast.

Apeksha Porwal calls working with Rajinikanth surreal experience

Speaking with Variety India about sharing screen space with Rajinikanth, Apeksha Porwal said his personality left a strong impression on her. “Everyone knows Rajinikanth and his stardom, but I got to see it up close, and it was surreal,” she said. She was particularly struck by how he treated people around him despite his immense fame. “I have never seen a star of his stature being so humble, simple, and kind to everyone around him. His humility and aura precede him,” the actress added.

‘Jailer 2’ actress recalls sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan

Apeksha Porwal also spoke about working around the film’s impressive lineup of stars, including Hrithik Roshan. She appears alongside him in the climax sequence and recalled the atmosphere on the set. “I am a part of the climax sequence with Hrithik Roshan. I still remember the energy on set was just different that day,” she said. Praising his approach to work, she added, “He is extremely thorough, professional and focused. There’s definitely a reason he’s called the Greek God!”

Apeksha Porwal praises Nelson Dilipkumar’s working style

The actress also enjoyed working with director Nelson Dilipkumar, known for combining dark humour with larger-than-life visuals. She said his calm nature helped create a comfortable atmosphere on set. “He has a very clear vision and knows how to draw the right performance out of his actors,” she said. Apeksha Porwal added that his quirky sense of humour made the experience enjoyable.For Apeksha Porwal, ‘Jailer 2’ offered more than a Tamil debut, giving her the chance to work with some of Indian cinema’s biggest names while bringing her action training to the screen.