Shamna Kasim Says Her Two Pregnancies Gave Her Two Blockbuster Songs, From Kurchi Madathapetti to Ala Bolelo

Shamna Kasim is enjoying the response to her latest special song, “Ala Bolelo,” from Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. The actor and trained classical dancer has been receiving attention for her performance in the energetic number, but behind the song lies a personal story she recently shared.

In an interview, Shamna revealed that she was pregnant with her second child when she shot “Ala Bolelo” in 2025. She connected that experience with an earlier milestone from her career, recalling that she had a three-month-old son when she performed in the popular song “Kurchi Madathapetti.”

With a smile, she described the two songs as special milestones associated with her two children.

Shamna Kasim Is Thrilled by the Response to ‘Ala Bolelo’

The recently released “Ala Bolelo” has attracted attention for its high-energy music and choreography.

Shamna, who has trained in classical dance, said she was delighted by the response to the song and enjoyed being part of the project.

Although she had previously made special appearances in dance numbers, she indicated that this was one of the biggest opportunities of that kind in her career.

The song also gave her the chance to share screen space with one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, Rajinikanth.

How Nelson Chose Shamna for the Song

The opportunity came after Jailer 2 director Nelson Dilipkumar saw Shamna’s performance in the Telugu song “Kurchi Madathapetti.”

According to Shamna, Nelson praised the grace of her dance movements and wanted her to bring a similar quality to “Ala Bolelo.”

For the actor, the offer became even more special because the song was part of a Rajinikanth film.

She said the combination of the director’s confidence in her and the opportunity to work on a Rajinikanth project made the offer difficult to turn down.

Rajinikanth’s Compliment Left Shamna Speechless

Working with Rajinikanth was a major moment for Shamna, who described it as a dream come true.

She recalled receiving a compliment from the superstar about her expressive eyes.

For Shamna, the comment was especially memorable because it came directly from an actor she admired. She said the compliment left her speechless.

The moment added another personal highlight to what was already an important professional opportunity.

Shamna Discovered Her Second Pregnancy During the Shoot

The Ala Bolelo shoot took place over four days in July 2025, according to the supplied interview.

After two days of filming, Shamna began experiencing dizziness and other discomfort. She said the symptoms reminded her of what she had experienced during her first pregnancy.

She subsequently went for a medical check-up, where doctors confirmed that she was pregnant with her second child.

The discovery turned the song shoot into an unexpectedly significant moment in her personal life.

She Kept the Pregnancy Private While Completing Another Film

Shamna said that, a few days after learning about the pregnancy, she travelled from Chennai to Karnataka to complete patchwork scenes for Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer Akhanda 2.

She said she chose not to tell the crew about her pregnancy because she did not want to disrupt the shoot or alter the atmosphere on set.

Since the remaining work was limited, she said she took precautions and completed the schedule.

Her account highlights how the actor was balancing a major career opportunity with an important personal development at the time.

‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ Was Also Special for a Different Reason

Shamna sees a unique connection between “Kurchi Madathapetti” and “Ala Bolelo.”

When she shot “Kurchi Madathapetti,” she said her first child was only three months old.

She recalled keeping her baby in the vanity van while she filmed portions of the song and then returning between takes to look after him.

By the time she worked on “Ala Bolelo,” she was in the first trimester of her second pregnancy.

For Shamna, the coincidence makes both songs particularly memorable.

‘Both the Babies Gave Me Two Blockbuster Songs’

Reflecting on the unusual timing, Shamna jokingly connected the songs to her children.

She said that while one song was filmed when her first child was a three-month-old baby, the other was filmed during her second pregnancy.

That led her to describe the two experiences as though both her babies had given her two successful songs.

The personal association has added another layer to the story behind two dance numbers that became notable moments in her recent career.

Shamna Has Been Selective About Special Songs

Having worked in South Indian cinema for more than two decades, Shamna said she has received several offers to appear in special dance numbers.

She has not accepted all of them.

Interestingly, she said her primary concern is not the possibility of being typecast through special appearances. Instead, costumes and presentation play a major role in deciding whether she takes up such projects.

Why Costumes Matter to Shamna

Shamna explained that special songs often involve glamorous styling, but she has specific preferences about what she feels comfortable wearing.

She said she particularly enjoys dancing in sarees and is conscious about choosing outfits that suit her body and allow her to feel comfortable during a performance.

For her, the visual treatment of the song is equally important.

She wants the costume, choreography and cinematography to come together aesthetically rather than relying solely on glamour.

She Has Turned Down Successful Songs Over Costumes

Shamna also revealed that she has declined opportunities that later became successful songs because she was uncomfortable with the proposed costumes.

She said she does not regret those decisions.

Her comments underline how performers can have personal boundaries regarding wardrobe, especially in projects where visual presentation is a central component of the song.

Rather than accepting every high-profile offer, Shamna said she prefers to choose projects in which the styling and presentation align with her comfort level.

A Career Spanning More Than Two Decades

Shamna Kasim has built a long career across the Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu film industries, working as an actor and trained dancer.

Over the years, she has appeared in lead roles, supporting parts and special song appearances.

Her recent work has once again brought attention to her dancing skills, with “Ala Bolelo” giving audiences a new glimpse of her performance style.

Shamna Kasim’s Two Songs, Two Milestones

For Shamna Kasim, “Ala Bolelo” is more than another dance number. It represents a major professional opportunity involving Rajinikanth, a memorable compliment from the superstar and an unexpected personal milestone.

Her recollection of filming the song during her second pregnancy—and comparing it with shooting “Kurchi Madathapetti” while caring for her newborn son—has given the two songs an unusual connection in her life.

At the same time, her comments about costumes reveal a clear approach to special-song appearances: she is willing to be selective and prefers performances where she feels comfortable and the overall presentation is aesthetically considered.