Jailer 2: Was That Mohanlal Or His Body Double In The Climax Car Scene? Action Director Reacts | Tamil Cinema News

Last Updated:October 21, 2026, 19:01 IST

Amid rumours that a body double replaced Mohanlal in Jailer 2’s climax, the film’s action director and the Malayalam actor’s stand-in have revealed what really happened.

Jailer 2: Mohanlal’s Stand-In Says Only His Hands and Legs Feature in Film, Denies Climax Scene Rumours

Questions about Mohanlal’s appearance in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 have been circulating among fans, especially after viewers raised concerns about his limited screen time and the possibility of a body double being used in a crucial sequence. Now, the film’s action director, Chethan Ramshi D’Souza, and Jobi Kodakara, who worked as a stand-in for the Malayalam superstar, have clarified rumours, revealing what really happened.

Action Director Confirms Mohanlal Performed The Scene

The speculation gained traction after fans began questioning whether Mohanlal himself appeared alongside Rajinikanth in a scene towards the film’s climax. Some viewers suggested that a body double might have been used, while others wondered whether artificial intelligence had played a role.

Chethan addressed the issue in the comments section of an Instagram post he shared with cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan. The post was a note of appreciation for the cinematographer’s work on the film.

A fan used the opportunity to ask why Mohanlal’s introduction appeared to have been shortened and whether the actor or a double featured in the car sequence.

“Sir 2 doubts . Why mohanlal sir intro is trimmed i hope there are quite scenes of stars are trimmed and other question in the car scene does mohanlal acted in the scene or dupe . There is a circulation regarding dupe acted in the scene,” asked a fan.

Although Chethan did not respond to the question about the trimmed introduction, he directly addressed the casting speculation with a brief clarification: “It’s him.”

His response clearly states that Mohanlal himself performed the scene in question, countering claims that a stand-in was used in his place.

Mohanlal’s Stand-In Explains His Contribution

Jobi Kodakara, who has identified himself as Mohanlal’s stand-in for Jailer 2, has also explained the extent of his involvement. Speaking on the Jango Space YouTube channel, he said that his work was limited to a small number of shots involving the actor’s hands and legs.

The rumours gathered momentum after Jobi shared photographs from the film’s sets on social media. Dressed similarly to Mohanlal, he prompted speculation among viewers about whether he had appeared in the film’s more prominent sequences.

Jobi clarified that his contribution was restricted to a couple of shots during the airport sequence towards the climax. These included close-ups of someone changing gears while driving and pressing the accelerator.

He said that his face does not appear in the film and denied being the person viewers believed they had spotted during the climactic sequence.

“Only one or two shots featuring me have been used in the film, to be honest, only parts of my hands and legs are visible. These appear in the airport scene during the climax. There is a shot of someone changing gears while driving, and another showing someone pressing the accelerator,” he said.

“That’s all. They are among the finest actors in the world, so perhaps I was brought in due to schedule or time constraints. My face has not been shown anywhere. The face that people claim is shown in the climax isn’t mine. I am certain about that,” he further added.

Jobi also expressed regret over sharing behind-the-scenes photographs, saying that posting those pictures was the only mistake he had made.

About Jailer 2

In Jailer 2, Rajinikanth plays Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, who investigates an idol-smuggling racket. The cast also includes Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Ramya Krishnan, Mithun Chakraborty and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Hrithik Roshan appear in guest roles.

Nelson Dilipkumar has written and directed the film. R Nirmal is in charge of editing, Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music, and Vijay Kartik Kannan is the cinematographer.

The film was released in theatres on October 15, 2026.

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Did Mohanlal or a body double perform the climax car scene in Jailer 2?

The film’s action director Chethan Ramshi D’Souza confirmed that Mohanlal himself performed the sequence. Furthermore, Mohanlal’s stand-in, Jobi Kodakara, clarified that his own involvement was limited to minor close-up shots of hands and legs during the airport scene, and his face does not appear in the movie.

What role does Mohanlal play in Jailer 2 and when was it released?

Mohanlal appears in a guest role as Mathew in Jailer 2, which released in theatres on October 15, 2026. The film stars Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian investigating an idol-smuggling racket, alongside a diverse cast including Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, and several other guest stars.

What did Mohanlal’s stand-in Jobi Kodakara say about his contribution to Jailer 2?

Jobi Kodakara stated that his work as a stand-in was restricted to just one or two brief shots involving parts of his hands and legs, such as changing gears and pressing the accelerator during the climax airport sequence. He emphasized that his face was never shown in the film and denied being the person viewers spotted in the climax.

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