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Costume designer says three Mohanlal looks cut from Jailer 2
Designer Jishad Shamsudeen says three of Mohanlal's costumes were trimmed from the film and vows not to work on a possible sequel.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen told Gulf News that three of the looks he created for Malayalam star Mohanlal were cut from the final version of Rajinikanth's sequel Jailer 2. Shamsudeen posted the omitted designs on Instagram on Thursday and expressed disappointment that the actor’s screen time was reduced.
What happened
Shamsudeen said he had designed several distinct outfits for Mohanlal’s character, Mathew, and that the actor appears only briefly in the trailer and the released film. According to his Instagram post, three full looks and a scene shown in the trailer were removed during editing.
What the reports add
Gulf News reported that Shamsudeen, confident about his work during filming, now feels the trimming of a superstar’s scenes was “unnecessary”. He also noted that the cuts affect the impact of his costume work. The article adds that fans reacted on social media, questioning why Mohanlal’s role was so limited and expressing upset over the reduced presence.
What was said
Shamsudeen wrote on Instagram, “From my experience in cinema, trimming scenes involving a superstar like Mohanlal Sir is simply unnecessary,” and added that he would not return for a possible third instalment of the franchise. He thanked supporters and said his priorities lie with fans and the craft rather than commercial success.
How it came about
Mathew, a flamboyant smuggler introduced in the 2023 film Jailer, returned in the sequel for a key climax sequence. Shamsudeen’s comments follow the film’s release and add to ongoing fan discussion about Mohanlal’s limited screen time.
Key facts
- Costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen says three of Mohanlal's looks were cut from Jailer 2 (gulfnews.com)
- Shamsudeen posted the omitted designs on Instagram on Thursday (gulfnews.com)
- He announced he would not work on a possible third instalment of the franchise (gulfnews.com)
- Fans reacted on social media, questioning Mohanlal's limited screen time (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Mohanlal’s Scenes Cut from ‘Jailer 2’: Costume Designer Expresses Disappointment”
