Sacred Games star Jatin Sarna calls his villainous role in ‘Jailer 2’ opposite Rajinikanth as ‘look 2x’. After ‘Darbar’, the image of ‘Kala’ inspired him for years. He denies SRK rumours, reflects on the failure of ‘Sikandar’, and is eyeing more selective roles despite the hurdles.
Many actors dream of working with superstar Rajinikanth. For “Sacred Games” star Jatin Sarna, being the villain in “Jailer 2” is a big moment that he has been waiting for for a long time. He feels like it was meant to happen in his career.
Maroof of ‘Sacred Games’ said that collaborating with Rajinikanth again after ‘Darbar’ (2020) was very special.
The actor has been dreaming about this for years.
Jatin Sarna Reveals ‘Appearances Played 2x’
Jatin described his recent holiday as a “play-by-play appearance”. In his conversation with Hindustan Times, he revealed, “Many will not believe it, but it is true that for years, I used to keep Rajinikanth sir’s framed picture from the film Kaala above my living room door with ‘Kya Re’ written on it.
For me, it was an inspiration, like what are you doing, man! Then I had to do Darbar and now this sequel, which is actually 2x.
Expressing his admiration for the veteran star, Sarna said, “I grew up watching him and have a lot of memories associated with Rajini sir. The bright side is that I got a lot of experience in the South Indian industry. I learned and spoke Tamil. To my great surprise, I received praise for being able to adapt to him.”
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Jatin Sarna doesn’t know this Shah Rukh Khan Link
Sarna dismissed the hype about sharing scenes with Shah Rukh Khan, admitting that he knew nothing about it. The actor stated that he had finished the filming session, and that he was not aware of any such development; He will not be able to comment on that. Reflecting publicly on the obstacles he faced in his career, he noted that praise from audiences and peers did not immediately unlock the meaty roles he craved. “People liked me and my work, but whether it gets translated or not, I can’t judge,” Jatin said.
Yes, my fan base has increased, and filmmakers know that he knows his job! But the kind of work I was expecting to get – where you get the characters and roles with a good space – I wasn’t getting. It’s happening now!
Jatin Sarna talks about the failure of ‘Sikandar’ and his comeback
He got real about the box office flops and personal lows, highlighting his stint in Sikandar (2025) alongside Salman Khan and AR Murugadoss. Jatin said, “I am playing the lead in an independent film, but will it reach a wide audience and makers? I don’t know. I am just going my own way, being selective with my resolve not to do anything just to be seen. I had to do Sikandar with the biggest of the industry – Salman bhai (Khan, actor) and AR Murugadoss (director), but it failed.”
I felt very frustrated and questioned my choices. But I resist. “I want to get more opportunities to play, so I can bring more to the table.”