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Missed Jailer, Starred in Jailer 2: Actor's Journey
18 Oct
Summary
- Actor Hakim Shahjahan missed initial 'Jailer' role but secured 'Jailer 2' part.
- He was offered three characters for 'Jailer 2', choosing Sharva Kalpak.
- 'Jailer 2' saw a 28.8% rise in third-day box office collections.
Actor Hakim Shahjahan recently detailed his path to joining the successful 'Jailer' franchise. He revealed that he was initially considered for a role in the first 'Jailer' film but did not hear back after submitting his details and look. Shahjahan expressed regret, especially after witnessing the film's massive celebratory reception in theaters. This missed chance made him eager for a future opportunity.
His chance arrived with 'Jailer 2', where the casting process differed significantly. Shahjahan was invited for look tests and was ultimately presented with three distinct character options. He considered it a privilege to choose his role, eventually opting for Sharva Kalpak. The look for Sharva Kalpak came together quickly during testing, and filming, including reshoots, was completed about a month and a half before the current date.
Separately, 'Jailer 2' has demonstrated strong performance at the box office. Reports indicate a substantial 28.8% increase in its third-day collections compared to the previous day, with India net collections reaching Rs 47.80 crore on Saturday, October 17. The film's total worldwide gross collection surpassed Rs 317.15 crore after three days, with India net collections also crossing the Rs 100 crore mark.
