# Jailer 2 film production and reception controversy > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jailer-2-film-production-and-reception-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-31T06:56:59.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Following the release of the film Jailer 2, discussions emerged regarding the screen time of Malayalam actor Mohanlal. Producer Antony Perumbavoor expressed disappointment that Mohanlal’s role as the character Mathew was significantly shorter than anticipated, noting that some scenes featured in promotional trailers were absent from the final version. This sentiment was echoed by costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen, though neither director Nelson Dilipkumar nor Rajinikanth have commented on the edits. Amidst these discussions, action director Chethan D’Souza clarified that Mohanlal personally performed the car sequence in the film’s climax. This addressed speculation regarding the use of a body double, specifically following claims by mimicry artist Joby Kodakara. Kodakara stated his involvement was limited to brief shots of hands and legs, such as changing gears, and denied replacing the actor in the climax. Despite the controversy over the actor’s role, the film has reportedly achieved significant commercial success, collecting Rs 424.25 crore worldwide. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-31: Producer Antony Perumbavoor addresses Mohanlal's reduced role in Jailer 2 Producer Antony Perumbavoor expressed disappointment over Mohanlal's reduced screen time and missing promotional scenes in the film Jailer 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/producer-antony-perumbavoor-addresses-mohanlals-reduced-role-in-jailer-2 ### 2026-10-19: Mohanlal performs own climax car sequence in Jailer 2 Action director Chethan D’Souza confirmed Mohanlal performed his own climax car sequence in Jailer 2, amid controversy regarding the use of a body double for brief shots. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mohanlal-performs-own-climax-car-sequence-in-jailer-2 --- Cite as: Jailer 2 film production and reception controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jailer-2-film-production-and-reception-controversy