Joby Kodakara, who worked as Mohanlal’s body double in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’, addressed the controversy surrounding the Malayalam superstar’s appearance in the film.The actor clarified that only parts of his hands and legs were used in a few shots. He also denied claims that his face appeared in the climax. The controversy gained attention after Joby shared photographs of himself in Mohanlal’s Mathew character look from the film on its release day.
Joby Kodakara clarifies his role in ‘Jailer 2’
In an interview with the YouTube channel ‘Jango Space’, Joby Kodakara explained that his contribution to ‘Jailer 2’ was limited to a few shots. He stressed that the film did not use his face and rejected claims that he appeared in the climax as Mohanlal’s photo double.“To be honest, only one or two shots featuring me have been used in the film. 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. That is all. They are among the finest actors in the world, so perhaps I was used because of scheduling or time constraints.“My face has not been shown anywhere in the film. The face that people claim was used in the climax is not mine. I am certain about that. If someone is a body double, no director would shoot a close-up of their face. That is not me. If you ask me what mistake I made, it was posting pictures taken on the film’s set.”
Controversy over Mohanlal’s appearance
The discussion surrounding Mohanlal’s appearance intensified after the release of ‘Jailer 2’. Joby Kodakara had shared photographs of himself sporting the actor’s look from the film on the day it arrived in theatres. The images prompted speculation about the use of a body double in certain scenes.Some viewers subsequently claimed that Joby had performed scenes involving Mohanlal, including the climax.
Joby Kodakara faces online backlash
Joby Kodakara also faced criticism for sharing photographs taken on the film’s set. Some viewers questioned his decision to post the images, while others subjected him to online harassment. In his interview, he acknowledged that sharing the pictures was the mistake he believed he had made.
Nelson Dilipkumar’s film records strong box office numbers
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ continued its theatrical run with another strong day at the Indian box office. According to Sacnilk, the action entertainer collected Rs 45.55 cr domestically on Tuesday, October 20.The film’s earnings increased by 7.6% compared with Monday’s collection of Rs 42.35 cr. With its latest earnings, ‘Jailer 2’ has reportedly taken its worldwide gross to Rs 541 cr.The film stars Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, SJ Suryah and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles.