4 Years of Mili: Shocking facts

Inspired from real life

The survival thriller was inspired by a real-life incident where a young woman accidentally became locked inside a commercial freezer.

Extreme physical toll on Janhvi Kapoor

To prepare for the title role of a nursing student trapped in sub-zero temperatures, Janhvi Kapoor gained 7.5 kg to look authentic and relatable.

Janhvi and Boney Kapoor`s first collab!

Mili marked the first time Janhvi Kapoor worked directly on a feature film produced by her father, Boney Kapoor.

Illness and painkillers

Cold & long hours caused severe physical exhaustion, body pain, nightmares & illness for Janhvi Kapoor, requiring her to rely heavily on painkillers.

Freezer set conditions

The freezing scenes were shot inside a custom-built, real freezer set maintained at -15°C to -8°C for up to 15 hours a day over a 20-day schedule.

Technical glitches

The extreme cold inside the set caused camera equipment to fog up and glitch, which extended the filming timeline for the freezer sequences.

Lingering odors

Because the commercial freezer set involved raw food props, the enclosed space developed a smell of raw chicken that added to the discomfort during long takes.