Jailer 2 on OTT: No deleted Mohanlal, Santhanam's scenes in streaming version

There was considerable speculation that Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 would arrive on OTT with scenes that did not make it to the theatrical version. In particular, fans were hoping to see additional footage featuring Mohanlal and Santhanam, whose portions reportedly had scenes left on the editing table. However, the film's digital premiere appears to have put an end to those expectations.Jailer 2 began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on November 12, four weeks after its theatrical release. However, viewers tuning in for an extended cut will find that the streaming version is the same as the one screened in cinemas. With the OTT release retaining the theatrical runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes, there are no additional scenes featuring Mohanlal, Santhanam or other cast members.The possibility of deleted scenes making it to the digital version had fuelled discussions among fans in the days leading up to the premiere. Mohanlal's appearance in the film, in particular, had generated considerable interest, with viewers hoping to see more of his character. Santhanam's portions had also become a talking point amid reports of scenes being trimmed during editing.For now, fans hoping to watch the unseen footage will have to wait for the makers to release the deleted scenes separately, if they choose to do so. The four-week gap between Jailer 2's theatrical and digital releases is reportedly part of the agreement between the film's producers and Amazon Prime Video. Meanwhile, the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial has reportedly crossed Rs 825 crore in worldwide gross collections. According to Sacnilk, the film's India gross stands at Rs 548.80 crore, while its overseas gross is Rs 276.75 crore. Produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 features Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Mirnaa, Shiva Rajkumar, Hrithik Roshan, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty and SJ Suryah, among others. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music.Rajinikanth will next be seen in Ashwath Marimuthu’s Dharman, alongside Nayanthara and Sreeleela. Produced by Kamal Haasan, the film is progressing at a brisk pace, with the team currently shooting several portions featuring the superstar.- Ends