Rajinikanth's Style and Humility: Chethan D' Souza Opens Up on Jailer 2
Chethan D' Souza, the action director of 'Jailer 2', has spoken about his experience working with Rajinikanth in the upcoming film. In an interview with The Hindu, Chethan revealed that Rajinikanth's down-to-earth attitude and his ability to blend style with action were key factors in making the film's action sequences interesting.
Chethan, who has worked in the Kannada film industry for over a decade, was approached by director Nelson to execute the stunts for the promo of 'Jailer 2'. He credits the success of his previous film 'Aavesham' with landing him the opportunity to work on 'Jailer 2'.
Chethan explained that Nelson was impressed with the blend of action and humour in 'Aavesham' and wanted to replicate a similar approach in 'Jailer 2'. He praised Rajinikanth's ability to bring his own style to the action sequences, often surpassing the expectations of the action team.
Chethan also spoke about the challenges he faced while adapting to director Nelson's simple yet effective staging of action set pieces. He revealed that Nelson's frames are simple, with minimal camera movements, which made it difficult for him to hide small slip-ups.
Despite the challenges, Chethan was impressed by Rajinikanth's humility and willingness to listen to suggestions. He recalled an instance where Rajinikanth stood up and talked to him in Kannada, making him feel like an equal.
Chethan also spoke about Rajinikanth's ability to develop simplicity, which he attributes to the superstar's early life experiences. He revealed that Rajinikanth told him that God put him in situations where he realised that not everybody enjoys the privilege he has, and that being arrogant about his success would lead to losing all his fame.
Overall, Chethan's experience working with Rajinikanth on 'Jailer 2' has been a learning experience for him, and he has gained a new appreciation for the superstar's style and humility.
Chethan's Journey to 'Jailer 2'
Chethan's journey to 'Jailer 2' began with his success in the Kannada film industry. He has worked on several films, including 'Bhageera', 'Max', and 'Ghost', and has established himself as a talented action director.
Chethan's breakthrough came with the film 'Aavesham', which was a success and caught the attention of director Nelson. Nelson was impressed with Chethan's work on 'Aavesham' and approached him to execute the stunts for the promo of 'Jailer 2'.
Chethan's experience working on 'Aavesham' has been a significant factor in his success, and he credits the film with landing him the opportunity to work on 'Jailer 2'. He revealed that Nelson was impressed with the blend of action and humour in 'Aavesham' and wanted to replicate a similar approach in 'Jailer 2'.
Challenges of Adapting to Nelson's Style
Chethan faced several challenges while adapting to director Nelson's simple yet effective staging of action set pieces. He revealed that Nelson's frames are simple, with minimal camera movements, which made it difficult for him to hide small slip-ups.
Chethan explained that his school of action involves plenty of camera movements, but Nelson's approach is different. He praised Nelson's ability to create maximum impact with minimal camera movements.
Despite the challenges, Chethan was impressed by Nelson's ability to bring out the best in him. He revealed that Nelson's humility and willingness to listen to suggestions made him feel like an equal.
Rajinikanth's Humility and Style
Chethan was impressed by Rajinikanth's humility and willingness to listen to suggestions. He recalled an instance where Rajinikanth stood up and talked to him in Kannada, making him feel like an equal.
Chethan also spoke about Rajinikanth's ability to develop simplicity, which he attributes to the superstar's early life experiences. He revealed that Rajinikanth told him that God put him in situations where he realised that not everybody enjoys the privilege he has, and that being arrogant about his success would lead to losing all his fame.
Overall, Chethan's experience working with Rajinikanth on 'Jailer 2' has been a learning experience for him, and he has gained a new appreciation for the superstar's style and humility.
