Mohanlal’s costume designer slams Jailer 2 cuts: ‘Seeing our superstar reduced like this’

Malayalam actor Mohanlal's presence in Rajinikanth's film Jailer 2 has incurred dissatisfaction among enthusiasts after costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen revealed that three of the star's outfits were omitted from the movie. The designer shared images of the designs he created for Mohanlal's character Mathew on Instagram, expressing his dismay over the cuts.

He also stated that he would not participate in a potential third installment of the franchise. Jishad had been confident about his work based on the scenes he filmed, despite Mathew's limited appearance in the trailer. Upon the film's release, he disclosed that these three distinct looks were entirely removed, and the scene featured in the trailer was also shortened.

Jishad lamented that trimming scenes involving a superstar like Mohanlal was unnecessary and expressed disappointment over the actor's reduced screen time. He regretted the impact on the effort invested in his costumes and vowed not to be part of the sequel if another film were made. Prioritizing fans and the craft of filmmaking over commercial success or stardom, the designer expressed gratitude for the support received.

Mohanlal fans reacted to the reduced screen time, questioning why the actor had such limited time on screen in the sequel. The character Mathew was introduced as a flamboyant smuggler and a friend of Rajinikanth's character in the 2023 film Jailer. Mathew's colorful attire and memorable role became a part of the film's star-studded cast.