Mirnaa, the Malayalam actress who stole the screen as Shwetha in Jailer, just dropped a juicy slice of her on‑set life with Rajinikanth. In a candid chat with NDTV, she recalled sitting beside the superstar while watching Petta in a packed theatre – mouthing the dialogues like a practiced fan, surprised when Rajini himself noticed her line‑memory. That moment, she says, felt like a backstage VIP pass to the world of superstardom.
Jailer 2 hit screens today, and Mirnaa’s experience on the set was a lesson in scale and responsibility. "Jailer 2 is a whole new beast," she says, noting that the audience already knows what she can do, so meeting their expectations feels like a heavier lift. Director Nelson Dilipkumar treats her with equal respect, insisting every character arc, no matter how brief, must resonate. Mirnaa adds that she never takes more than two takes, a mantra that keeps the massive production on schedule and the crew’s sanity intact.
Her 45 days with Rajinikanth were more than a co‑acting stint; they were a crash course in discipline. They traded books, cinema, and even diet tips – Rajini’s strict vegetarian regime, his daily workouts, and meditative pauses. Mirnaa laughs about watching him sit in silence while the set buzzed, describing it as a quiet study session with a legend.
What keeps Mirnaa going is that childhood dream of becoming a heroine, now turning into a reality. She’s already eyeing her next role, hoping to keep the momentum from Jailer 2. For fans, the Petta memory is a sweet reminder of how a newcomer can step into the spotlight beside a superstar and still shine.