Actress Meghana Raj Sarja has revealed why she agreed to be part of Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, explaining that she wanted clarity about her character before accepting the offer. The actress said she did not want to appear in the film merely as a background presence and wanted to share screen space with the Superstar.

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Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 also features Kannada actor Shivarajkumar. The film gave Meghana an opportunity to work with Rajinikanth and collaborate with Shivarajkumar on screen for the first time.

Meghana Raj wanted clarity about her role

Recalling her conversation with the person who approached her for the film, Meghana said she asked whether her character would appear alongside Rajinikanth or simply serve as part of the background.

She wanted the team to be transparent about how her character would be presented before she committed to the project. Meghana also consulted her father and asked him to verify the offer through Shivarajkumar, ensuring that the approach was genuine.

After confirming the details, she decided to accept the role.

Meghana Raj says she shot for 35 days

Meghana revealed that she spent 35 days shooting for Jailer 2 over a period of nearly one year. Although some portions featuring her were trimmed during editing, she expressed pride in the time she devoted to the film.

“I can proudly say that I have worked in 'Jailer 2' for 35 days,” she said while discussing her experience.

Her comments highlight the work that went into her involvement in the film, even though not every scene made it into the final cut.

Actress calls working with Shivarajkumar a blessing

In an Instagram post, Meghana described Jailer 2 as a special project because of its connection with Karnataka audiences. She called the opportunity to act opposite Shivarajkumar, popularly known as Shivanna, a blessing and praised his welcoming nature on set.

She also expressed happiness about having Geetha Shivarajkumar on the sets and praised stunt choreographer Chethan D’Souza for his work on the action sequences.

For Meghana, the film represents a memorable professional experience, bringing her together with major stars from Tamil and Kannada cinema.