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Antony Perumbavoor says Mohanlal’s team did not know of Jailer 2 cuts
Producer Antony Perumbavoor says Mohanlal’s team did not know about the cuts that reduced the actor’s screen time in Rajinikanth’s film Jailer 2.
The Malayalam star’s shorter appearance disappointed many fans, and some trailer scenes featuring him were missing from the theatrical version.
Mohanlal had a popular role in the first Jailer, which helped raise expectations for his return in the sequel.
Perumbavoor said Malayalis were unhappy with the cuts, and he also expressed disappointment about the missing scenes.
Body double Joby Kodakara says only parts of his hands and legs appear in one or two shots in the climax, and denies that his face was used.
Jailer 2 has grossed Rs 776.95 crore worldwide after 16 days in theatres and is nearing the Rs 800 crore mark.
The film’s worldwide box-office run is continuing.
Producer Antony Perumbavoor said Mohanlal and his team did not know how much of the actor’s role in Jailer 2 had been cut.
Perumbavoor said Malayalam viewers were unhappy that scenes featuring Mohanlal in the trailer were missing from the theatrical version.
Mohanlal reprised his role as Mathew, a cameo character from the first Jailer film.
The reports give different worldwide box-office totals for Jailer 2: ₹766 crore and ₹776.95 crore.
- Who
- Producer Antony Perumbavoor said Mohanlal’s team was unaware of the cuts.
- What
- Scenes featuring Mohanlal were cut from Jailer 2, including some shown in the trailer.
- When
- Perumbavoor commented at the launch of Mohanlal’s next film, L368, on Friday; the reports were published on October 30 and 31, 2026.
- Where
- The L368 launch event was held in Kochi.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mohanlal played Mathew in the first Jailer film.
Jailer 2 was released, according to Hindustan Times.
Perumbavoor commented on the cuts at the launch of L368 in Kochi.
- Film
- Jailer 2
- Actor’s character
- Mathew
- Next film launched
- L368
- Launch location
- Kochi
- Box office
- Hindustan Times reported ₹766 crore worldwide; Times of India reported ₹776.95 crore after 16 days in theatres.
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What people are saying
That is not a source of happiness for us Malayalis. We, too, share that lack of happiness.
Malayalis weren't generally happy about it. So are we,
My face has not been shown anywhere in the film.