Mirnaa is on cloud nine! The reason? Her latest release, the Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer, has turned out to be a money-spinner at the box office. Her character, Swetha Pandian, in the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial is winning praise too. The film’s success couldn’t have come at a better time for the actress. “My mobile has been ringing incessantly, and the love that’s pouring in is overwhelming,” says Mirnaa, expressing her gratitude to the audience.

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Rajinikanth’s Clinical Approach to Filmmaking

Mirnaa is thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Rajinikanth at an early stage of her career. Calling it a blessing, she treasures the experience of working with the superstar. “There are so many takeaways for me from the film, and working with Rajini Sir is the best thing,” Mirnaa says. “His stardom is unparalleled, yet he is open to ideas, and his approach to filmmaking is clinical. There are some confrontation scenes in the film, and many actors may not have agreed to do those scenes. But Rajini Sir insisted on including them because of the impact they create on the narrative.”

According to her, Rajinikanth’s humility and work ethic are inspiring. “His discipline and passion for cinema amaze me. Despite his superstardom, Rajini Sir always considers himself a student of cinema.”

Working with Legends

Every actor needs an identity, and for Mirnaa, that came with the Jailer franchise. She is ecstatic about the visibility the action entertainer has brought her.

She considers herself lucky to be part of films headlined by superstars like Rajinikanth, Mohanlal and Nagarjuna. While she has learnt a great deal by observing them, the actress believes these experiences make her a better actor. “I am in a good place, and my career has been progressing in the right direction. I am part of milestone films across multiple industries, and this gives me the confidence to take up roles that push me as an actor.”

Mirnaa wants to play characters that create an impact and open up new markets for her. “I may have made some tough choices, but I don’t have any regrets. I am evolving with time and every film. I wanted to build my own audience and shoulder films.”

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Two women. One throne. Zero chance of a truce. Netflix has dropped the trailer of Akka, and it puts Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in a face-off that looks every bit as tense as promised. The series, produced by YRF Entertainment and written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, arrives on Netflix on October 30.

The story unfolds in the kingdom of Pernuru, a world run by powerful houses where women lead from the front. Loyalty has held the place together for generations. Then an outsider arrives to challenge the legacy that has ruled it for so long. Old wounds reopen. Rivalries deepen. The balance starts to crack.

At the centre are Bhavani, played by Keerthy, and Rudra, played by Radhika. Both are formidable. Both want very different things. And that clash of ambition and belief is what powers the series, which digs into power, loyalty, family and revenge. The ensemble also features Tanvi Azmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar and Monica Panwar.

Keerthy says Bhavani is not a woman who backs down. “Bhavani is a woman who knows what she stands for and will go to great lengths to protect her legacy. What makes her interesting is that beneath her strength and authority are choices that are never easy, especially when the stakes are so high.”

Radhika sees Rudra as someone who refuses to be boxed in. “Rudra is someone who refuses to be defined by the circumstances she finds herself in. She is fierce, has her own ambitions, and is willing to challenge the established order, which makes her a fascinating character to explore.”

Director Dharmaraj Shetty wanted to do something fresh with the gangster genre. “What drew me to Akka was the chance to give the gangster genre a world with its own rules, and to tell a large, entertaining saga through characters and relationships we don’t often see at its centre.”

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, added, “With Akka, audiences will enter the fictional world of Pernuru where women are not just part of the story, they are the power centre.”

Akka is the latest Netflix and YRF collaboration, following The Romantics, The Railway Men, Maharaj and Mandala Murders. As the line goes, “Gaddi pe baithne wale ko kehte hai ‘Akka!’” Who gets to sit on it will be revealed on October 30.

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Tiger Shroff has been in the news lately, but for alarming reasons. Just a few days back, three thugs opened fire at his car. Fortunately, enough, he remained unscathed. But the same couldn’t be said about his driver and a fan who were caught in the crossfire. They are, however, recovering following the traumatic event.

As per the Mumbai Crime Branch, it was later revealed that the actor was not the attacker’s first choice. The three shooters were originally targeting a more prominent celebrity (whose name remains unknown). But due to tightened security, they targeted Tiger Shroff, believing he would be an easier target.

During a press event for his recent OTT release, Gajab Raat, Manoj Bajpayee was asked for his take on this recent firing incident involving Tiger Shroff. He spoke about how terrifying and alarming the entire situation is. He said, “I don’t see a gang war, but shots are being fired from who knows where, and that’s really scary. Secondly, it’s sad what happened to Tiger, but the best and happiest part is that he’s safe, and his driver is also recovering slowly.”

He also added to his statement, mentioning how the investigation should wrap up soon and the consequences of their actions should serve as a warning for anyone who even considers such a sin. He said, “Anyway, we aren’t law and order experts or anything. From what I’ve heard in the news, the investigation is ongoing.”

He continued, “The alleged suspects have been brought to Mumbai, and they’ve been arrested. I just hope the investigation wraps up as soon as possible and that an example is set so that next time, anyone will think twice before doing something like this.”

Following this incident, security has been further tightened around Salman Khan to ensure his safety.

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