
Regional Cinema
Vidya Balan’s First Tamil Villain Role Comes With a Side of Nerves
Vidya Balan is stepping into darkness for the first time in Tamil cinema — as Kaantha in Jailer 2. Her role demands menace, but behind the scenes, she was reportedly overwhelmed by the presence of Rajinikanth. The film, set for January 2027, marks a bold turn for an actress long associated with strength, not malice.
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