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Jailer 2 deleted scenes: Santhanam's cut portions go viral
Reports say Santhanam played an event organiser trapped by Rajinikanth's character; the makers haven't confirmed it, and fans want an uncut OTT release.
On air: Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Times of India: “'Jailer 2’: Viral video reveals Santhanam was part of Rajinikanth and Nelson’s film, deleted scenes spark”, with reporting from 123telugu, M9 News, Telugu360 and Telugu Now.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:42 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
The real story
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- The Times of India'Jailer 2’: Viral video reveals Santhanam was part of Rajinikanth and Nelson’s film, deleted scenes spark
- 123teluguJailer 2: Santhanam’s deleted portions become a talking point October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
- M9 NewsJailer 2: Santhanam's Deleted Role Sparks Viral Theory facts used on air
- Telugu360Jailer 2: Shock for Vijay Sethupathi and Santhanam - Telugu360 facts used on air
- Telugu NowJailer 2: Deleted Scenes with Santhanam Spark Fan Interest October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFans of the Tamil action comedy Jailer 2 are buzzing over a viral video suggesting the actor Santhanam shot scenes that were cut from the final film.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReports say he played the event organiser at a birthday party, where Rajinikanth's character traps him to take control of the event.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOne viral theory says it was shot for around ten days before being trimmed.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTen days of work, and the final cut was one hundred sixty-five minutes without him. That's a long movie with room for nobody.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorVijay Sethupathi's cameo is reportedly under two minutes, according to Telugu360. So he got off lightly.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe makers have not confirmed any of it. Fans are asking for an uncut version on streaming.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTen days of footage and the fans are the ones filing the appeal.
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