Despite the popularity of her show Undekhi, Apeksha Porwal found it difficult to land roles. At times, industry bias against outsiders and Bollywood’s fixation with fair skin cost her opportunities. Now, the tide seems to be turning. The actor has bagged a pivotal role in Jailer 2, with an insider suggesting her character lends an interesting spin to the story. 

“She has begun shooting for Jailer 2 in Mumbai,” a source tells mid-day. “Nelson Dilipkumar’s directorial is currently in production. After the massive success of the original, expectations from the sequel are high.” The visibility she stands to gain from the big-ticket Rajinikanth-starrer marks a significant moment in her career, adds the source.