Costume designer says Mohanlal looks were cut from Jailer 2

Costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen said three looks he created for Mohanlal in Jailer 2 were cut from the released film, and that a scene featuring the actor in the trailer was shortened. He also said he would not work on another instalment if the franchise continues. Shamsudeen shared the claims in an Instagram post after the film’s release. He said he had been confident in the work based on what was shot, despite Mohanlal’s appearance being reduced to a brief glimpse in the trailer. According to his account, three distinct looks for Mohanlal’s character, Mathew, were removed entirely, while the trailer scene was trimmed in the final version. The designer expressed disappointment at the actor’s limited screen presence and said the cuts were unnecessary. He apologized to people who had trusted his work and said his priorities were the fans, the craft of filmmaking and Mohanlal. His stated decision not to return applies to a possible future sequel; the reports do not establish that another film has been approved or is in production. Mohanlal returned as Mathew in Jailer 2, appearing in a sequence toward the climax. The character was introduced in the 2023 film Jailer as an ally...