Mohanlal’s appearance in Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 is drawing public criticism after the film’s costume designer said three of the actor’s looks were removed during the final cut. Designer Jishad Shamsudeen also claimed a trailer scene featuring Mohanlal was trimmed, and he questioned the choice given Mohanlal’s stature as a “superstar.”
Shamsudeen said that, based on his experience, cutting scenes involving Mohanlal is “unnecessary.” Times of India and NDTV report that fans have reacted negatively to what they describe as Mohanlal’s reduced screen time, with some saying he “deserved better.” Shamsudeen also indicated he would not work on a sequel, framing the decision around the removals and edits. The reports reflect different degrees of detail about what was cut, but they converge on the claim of three Mohanlal looks being removed and a trimmed trailer moment.
