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Central Board of Film Certification: News

10 Jul 2026
Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' gets censor nod without cuts

Christopher Nolan's much-awaited film, The Odyssey, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts.

10 Jul 2026
Pooja Hegde

CBFC clears Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' after months: Here's what changed

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has finally cleared Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's much-anticipated final film Jana Nayagan, after months of delay.

09 Jul 2026
Akkineni Nagarjuna

Akhil Akkineni's 'Lenin' gets U/A certificate; check runtime

Actor Akhil Akkineni is making a comeback to the big screen after three years with his action drama Lenin.

09 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh

SAD to screen 'Satluj' in Punjab to show Congress's 'repression'

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced that it will screen the controversial film Satluj across Punjab.

09 Jul 2026
Tamil Nadu

Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' might finally release on July 24

The long-awaited release of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan may finally happen on July 24, according to a post by Canadian distributor York Cinemas.

08 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh

Who is Honey Trehan? Exploring career of 'Satluj' director

Honey Trehan, a casting director and assistant director-turned-director, has been in the news lately for his directorial venture Satluj. The film, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has ignited fresh debates on censorship and artistic freedom in India.

07 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh

'Satluj' boosted ZEE5 download abroad by 374%: Report

Diljit Dosanjh's long-awaited film Satluj, which was released on ZEE5 on July 3, has reportedly driven a massive increase in the streaming platform's international app downloads.

07 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh

'Satluj' violated IT rules, reveals MIB official

Diljit Dosanjh's latest film, Satluj, was taken down from ZEE5 just two days after its release last week.

07 Jul 2026
Arjun Rampal

RGV calls 'Satluj' a 'deep wound' amid movie's ZEE5 removal

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised the new film Satluj, calling it a "deep wound that will never heal."

07 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh

MIB forms 'high-level' committee to examine Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj'

The Union government has ordered the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj from ZEE5, citing "security concerns" and compliance with IT Rules 2021.

07 Jul 2026
ZEE5

'Someone in power...': 'Satluj' co-writer slams establishment over streaming takedown

The biographical drama Satluj, which was released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been pulled down from the platform.

07 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh

Centre removed 'Satluj' from ZEE5 due to 'security concerns'?

The Indian government reportedly ordered the removal of the Punjabi film Satluj from ZEE5 due to "security concerns" and "obligations" under the Information Technology Rules 2021.

07 Jul 2026
ZEE5

'Satluj' and Indian film censorship

This Sunday evening, I was watching the Hindi-Punjabi release Satluj, earlier known as Punjab '95, on the OTT platform ZEE5.

06 Jul 2026
Kajal Aggarwal

Amid 'Satluj' row, Kajal-Shreyas's 'The India Story' faces release uncertainty

The entire nation is currently talking about Diljit Dosanjh-led Satluj facing abrupt removal from OTT years after it struggled to attain the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) stamp.

06 Jul 2026
Arjun Rampal

'Satluj' row: Politician-activist Saket Gokhale questions government over 'shameful ban'

Saket Gokhale, a former Member of Parliament and RTI activist, has written to the Indian government protesting the removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5.

06 Jul 2026
Arjun Rampal

Diljit says 'Satluj's removal was 'expected': 'Even in 2026...'

Diljit Dosanjh has reacted after his film Satluj was pulled from ZEE5 just two days after its release.

06 Jul 2026
Arjun Rampal

'Shocked and saddened': Sukhbir Badal slams 'Satluj's removal from ZEE5

Just two days after its release, the film Satluj (originally titled Punjab 95) was suddenly taken down from ZEE5.

06 Jul 2026
ZEE5

I don't believe in censorship, says 'Satluj' director Honey Trehan

The biographical crime drama Satluj, which was released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been embroiled in a three-year-long battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

04 Jul 2026
Chitrangada Singh

Salman's 'Maatrubhumi' not facing censor troubles, makers clarify

Salman Khan Films has dismissed rumors that its upcoming film, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace, is facing certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

03 Jul 2026
Ajay Devgn

'Dhamaal 4' gets censor nod without visual cuts

The upcoming comedy film Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar, has been granted a U/A 13+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

03 Jul 2026
National Film Awards

72nd National Film Awards: How to catch the winners live

The 72nd National Film Awards, honoring films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2024, will be announced on Friday.

03 Jul 2026
Himesh Reshammiya

CBFC stalls Salman's 'Maatrubhumi' despite title change: Report

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has withheld the clearance certificate for Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi, reported NDTV.

02 Jul 2026
Madras High Court

Whopping 1.2cr people watched Vijay's leaked 'Jana Nayagan': Police

The Chennai Police have revealed that a staggering 1.2 crore people watched the leaked version of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's film Jana Nayagan illegally.

02 Jul 2026
Bobby Deol

Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' to release in July?

The much-anticipated action entertainer Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth and starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, may finally be released in July this year.

01 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court

'Kala Hiran' row: Case deferred; makers delay censor submission

The Delhi High Court deferred the hearing of actor Salman Khan's plea against the makers of Kala Hiran on Wednesday.

27 Jun 2026
Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government appoints Vijay's film producer as special representative

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed K Venkata Narayana as its Special Representative in New Delhi for one year.

24 Jun 2026
James Gunn

CBFC cuts down explicit words in 'Supergirl'

The upcoming superhero film, Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its release in India on Friday, June 26.

22 Jun 2026
Vindu Dara Singh

'Welcome to the Jungle' cleared by CBFC after 18 cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the upcoming comedy film Welcome to the Jungle with a U/A 16+ certificate.

22 Jun 2026
Bobby Deol

Will Vijay reveal 'Jana Nayagan' release date today?

The release of Jana Nayagan, the upcoming Tamil film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay, got pushed from its original January 9 release date due to certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification.

18 Jun 2026
Kajal Aggarwal

'The India Story' in legal trouble; petitioner alleges misleading claims

The upcoming film The India Story: Slow Poison In Progress, starring Shreyas Talpade and Kajal Aggarwal, has been hit with a legal notice, reported Bollywood Hungama.

16 Jun 2026
Ram Charan

'Peddi' faces trouble: Tribal body demands removal of derogatory words

Telugu actor Ram Charan's Peddi has sparked yet another controversy, as the Adivasi Joint Action Committee for Tribal Rights has demanded the removal of derogatory words from the movie.

16 Jun 2026
Dinesh Vijan

'Cocktail 2' gets A certificate: Here's what was modified

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-awaited Cocktail 2 with an A certificate, reported Bollywood Hungama.

16 Jun 2026
Kriti Sanon

'Prahaar' and 'Eetha' teasers may debut with 'Cocktail 2'

The much-anticipated film Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to hit theaters on Friday (June 19).

12 Jun 2026
Alia Bhatt

'Alpha': CBFC clears 3 songs from Alia-Sharvari's film

The much-awaited teaser of Alpha was released on Wednesday, creating buzz on social media.

11 Jun 2026
Gulshan Devaiah

Samantha's 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' gets U/A certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a U/A certificate to the upcoming action drama, Maa Inti Bangaaram.

11 Jun 2026
Hollywood

CBFC clears 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata,' 'Backrooms' without cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has recently come under fire for demanding cuts in films like Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Bandar.

10 Jun 2026
Devi Sri Prasad

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's 'Sing Geetham' gets 'U' certificate

Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's upcoming movie Sing Geetham has received a 'U' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), paving the way for its theatrical release.

10 Jun 2026
South Indian Cinema

Producers' bodies seek reinstatement of 'Tatkaal' certification facility

Barely two years after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) introduced the Tatkaal (Priority) certification facility to expedite film clearances, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has scrapped it.

05 Jun 2026
Bobby Deol

'Jana Nayagan' producers to refund advances amid release delay

More than five months after its initial release date of January 9, KVN Productions is set to refund distributor advances for the film Jana Nayagan.

04 Jun 2026
Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar' gets censor approval, but here's the catch

The upcoming dark drama Bandar, starring Bobby Deol and directed by Anurag Kashyap, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an 'A' certificate.

04 Jun 2026
Bollywood

Veteran filmmaker, ex-CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani dies at 76

Pahlaj Nihalani, the former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and a prominent Bollywood filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 76.