Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Kayadu Lohar Recalls Nervous Flight Beside Rajinikanth
Kayadu Lohar told a story about sitting next to Rajinikanth on an airplane.
She did not know it was him when she changed seats.
When she realised who he was, she became very nervous.
She pretended to sleep for most of the flight.
She even called director Ashwath Marimuthu to ask what she should say.
After the plane landed, she introduced herself to Rajinikanth.
She also said working with Suriya makes her try harder because he is a very strong screen presence.
Lohar praised Dulquer Salmaan for allowing his film’s director to lead without interference.
Kayadu Lohar said she unknowingly switched seats and ended up beside Rajinikanth on a flight.
After recognising Rajinikanth, she pretended to sleep throughout the journey because she felt nervous.
Before landing, Lohar called director Ashwath Marimuthu for advice while still seated beside the actor.
She later introduced herself to Rajinikanth, who told her she looked different and pretty.
Lohar also discussed feeling intimidated while shooting with Suriya and admiring Dulquer Salmaan’s professionalism.
- Who
- Actress Kayadu Lohar, Rajinikanth, Ashwath Marimuthu, Suriya and Dulquer Salmaan.
- What
- Lohar recounted an unexpected flight encounter with Rajinikanth and discussed her experiences working with Suriya and Dulquer Salmaan.
- When
- The account was shared in an interview with Galatta Plus; the date of the flight was not stated.
- Where
- The encounter took place on a flight; the destination and route were not stated.
- Why
- Lohar pretended to sleep because she felt nervous after realising she was seated next to Rajinikanth.
- Interview outlet
- Galatta Plus
- Flight encounter
- Kayadu Lohar unknowingly switched seats and sat beside Rajinikanth.
- Her reaction
- She said she froze, felt conscious and nervous, and pretended to sleep.
- Advice sought
- She called director Ashwath Marimuthu before landing to ask what to say to Rajinikanth.
- Rajinikanth’s response
- After Lohar introduced herself, he said she looked very different and pretty.
- Current shooting
- Lohar said she had been shooting with Suriya for four days at the time of the interview.
- Dulquer Salmaan’s role
- He produced I’m Game under Wayfarer Films and, according to Lohar, gave director Nahas Hidhayath space to lead.