# Shriya Saran recalls nervous first meeting with Rajinikanth 2026-08-13T05:44:03+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Actress Shriya Saran has revealed she was extremely nervous about meeting Rajinikanth for the first time during the filming of 'Sivaji: The Boss'. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she said she asked director Shankar to introduce them before the rehearsal because she feared she would freeze in front of the superstar. Shankar laughed and arranged the meeting. Saran said Rajinikanth made her feel comfortable and special on set, and often shared stories of his early struggles, which she found deeply inspiring. She described him as down-to-earth, humble, and full of humour. The 2007 film 'Sivaji: The Boss' was directed by Shankar with music by AR Rahman. Saran played Tamizhselvi, the love interest of Rajinikanth's character. She recalled being starstruck by the scale of the project, which also featured actors like Vivek and Suman. The actress said Rajinikanth's journey from humble beginnings to superstardom left a lasting impression on her. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - pinkvilla.com Tags: Bollywood, Rajinikanth, Shankar, Shriya Saran, Sivaji The Boss, South Indian cinema Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shriya-saran-recalls-freezing-before-meeting-rajinikanth/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shriya-saran-recalls-freezing-before-meeting-rajinikanth/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.