New Delhi: Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is having a phenomenal run at the box office, and now, all eyes are on its OTT release. Interestingly, the film might
arrive on streaming platforms with nearly 30 minutes of additional footage that never made it to the big screen.
Yes, you did read that right! According to the latest reports, the makers might come up with an extended version with scenes that were cut from the theatrical version. More exciting for fans is that these scenes reportedly include actors like Mohanlal, Santhanam, Vijay Sethupathi and Hrithik Roshan.
However, neither the makers nor the streaming platforms have officially confirmed the extended cut.
Jailer 2 OTT release date and platform
The Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2is expected to have a digital release sometime after November 10, 2026.
The film is said to be headed to Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT for streaming. However, there is no official confirmation on the OTT release date, platform or the availability of an extended version.
Jailer 2 OTT version to include 30 minutes of extra scenes?
According to a report by The Times of India, the digital version ofJailer 2 could feature approximately 30 minutes of additional footage. The report suggests that some of the scenes involving Mohanlal, Santhanam, Vijay Sethupathi and Hrithik Roshan, which were reportedly removed or shortened for the theatrical release, might be included in the OTT version.
If the reports turn out to be true, viewers may get to see footage that was left out of the theatrical version of the film. But for now, the extended cut remains speculation, as the makers haven’t made any official statement.
Why were Mohanlal and Santhanam’s scenes cut from Jailer 2?
Following the theatrical release of Jailer 2, fans started discussing the limited screen time given to certain actors. Santhanam had appeared in a video shared after the film’s shooting was completed, leading audiences to expect his appearance in the final version. However, reports later suggested that his scenes had been left out of the theatrical cut.
Mohanlal’s screen time too became a talking point, especially among his fans in Kerala, who reportedly were disappointed that his role was shorter than expected. Reports also said that parts featuring Vijay Sethupathi had been cut out.
About Jailer 2
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 was released in theatres on October 15, 2026. The film is produced by Sun Pictures, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Rajinikanth returns as Muthuvel Pandian, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Hrithik Roshan, Mohanlal and Shivarajkumar. The sequel picks up three months after the events of the first film. Following Varman’s death, a gang sets out to track down his killer and recover three containers of idols hidden by Muthuvel Pandian. The search eventually draws Muthuvel into a bigger confrontation involving the powerful Kalpak family.
