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Central Board of Film Certification: News

27 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Kajol's 'Maa' expected to earn ₹6.5cr on Day 1

Kajol's much-awaited horror film, Maa, hit the theaters on Friday. The Vishal Furia directorial has been released in competition with Housefull 5 and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par.

26 Jun 2025
Ajay Devgn

'Maa' advance booking begins with 'buy 2 get 1' offer 

Actor-producer Ajay Devgn has announced an exciting "buy 2 get 1" offer on the advance bookings of his upcoming supernatural horror film, Maa.

26 Jun 2025
Bollywood

'Sardaar Ji 3' to concert restrictions: Diljit Dosanjh's major controversies

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who has made a name for himself in Bollywood and internationally with his music, is known for his down-to-earth nature.

26 Jun 2025
Arjun Rampal

Arjun Rampal wonders how 'Punjab '95' will 'survive' censorship issues

Actor Arjun Rampal, who plays a CBI officer in Punjab '95, has expressed his frustration over the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)'s demand for 127 cuts.

25 Jun 2025
Kajol

Kajol's 'Maa' gets rare U/A 16+ certificate despite horror genre

The upcoming Bollywood film Maa, starring Kajol, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts.

24 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

'Censored before release?': Dosanjh's cryptic post amid 'Sardaarji 3' controversy

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently reposted an Instagram Story that read, "Censored before release?"

23 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

'Sardaar Ji 3' trailer backlash: Film bodies to boycott Dosanjh

The trailer of Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming Punjabi movie Sardaar Ji 3 has confirmed Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's presence in the ensemble cast.

19 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' gets U/A certificate, screen-count revealed

Aamir Khan returns to the big screen after a three-year hiatus with Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to his 2007 blockbuster Taare Zameen Par.

19 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime Video

Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' earns around ₹4cr from advance bookings

Aamir Khan's upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is creating a buzz ahead of its release on Friday.

18 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

'Sitaare Zameen...': Aamir Khan's film to follow unique distribution strategy

The highly anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par is all set to hit theaters on Friday, June 20.

18 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

No early-morning shows or price hikes for 'Sitaare Zameen Par'

The much-anticipated film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is set to hit theaters soon.

18 Jun 2025
Dhanush

'Kuberaa' gets U/A certificate with 19 cuts, runtime revealed

Dhanush's upcoming film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has reportedly been given a U/A certificate with 19 cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

17 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' gets CBFC clearance

Aamir Khan's latest movie, Sitaare Zameen Par, has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), as per Bollywood Hungama.

16 Jun 2025
Malayalam Movies

'Unprecedented backlash': Why Unni Mukundan's 'Marco 2' was shelved

Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan recently confirmed that the sequel to his hit action film Marco won't be happening.

14 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

What's delaying Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' CBFC certificate?

Aamir Khan's much-anticipated film Sitaare Zameen Par is facing a delay in its certification process by the Central Board of Film Certification.

12 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

FWICE asks CBFC to deny certification to 'Sardaar Ji 3'

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has requested the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) not to grant a certificate to Diljit Dosanjh's forthcoming film Sardaar Ji 3.

04 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' director reveals CBFC demanded 127 cuts 

Honey Trehan, the director of Punjab '95, starring Diljit Dosanjh, has revealed that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked for 127 cuts to the film.

01 Jun 2025
Diljit Dosanjh

'Sardaar Ji 3': Diljit promises love, laughter in new poster

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3.

30 May 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

CBFC cuts words like 'item' from 'Housefull 5'

The upcoming Bollywood film Housefull 5 has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, some changes were recommended to the makers.

27 May 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

'Housefull 5' to have 2 different endings: Find out

The upcoming Sajid Nadiadwala production, Housefull 5, will reportedly have two different endings.

25 May 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' gets U/A certificate with surprising twist

The much-awaited Akshay Kumar starrer, Housefull 5, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has been given a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

24 May 2025
Siddhant Chaturvedi

CBFC approves 'Dhadak 2' after 16 cuts, modifies caste references 

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has finally greenlit Dhadak 2 after ordering 16 cuts, reported The Hindu.

23 May 2025
Mumbai Police

Dadasaheb Phalke festival denies allegations of selling awards

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) has strongly refuted recent allegations of fraud and extortion against its CEO, Abhishek Mishra, and Managing Director, Anil Mishra.

22 May 2025
Arjun Mathur

Anshuman Jha's 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli' bags US deal

Buffalo8, a leading American film and media company, has acquired the international distribution rights of the Indian dark comedy thriller Lord Curzon Ki Haveli (Lord Curzon's Manor).

08 May 2025
Bollywood

'Sholay' to rerelease in 2025; may feature unseen, original ending

The 1975 Bollywood classic, Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, will be re-released in theaters on August 15, 2025.

29 Apr 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Find out where 'Housefull 5' will stream following theatrical run

The much-awaited fifth installment of the beloved Bollywood franchise, Housefull 5, will release in theaters on June 6, 2025.

29 Apr 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

CBFC clears 'Housefull 5' teaser ahead of June 2025 release

The theatrical teaser for the much-anticipated Bollywood movie, Housefull 5, has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

28 Apr 2025
Mental Health

SC may ban explicit content on OTT, social media

The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition on Monday seeking a ban on sexually explicit content on over-the-top (OTT) and social media platforms.

27 Apr 2025
Hollywood

CBFC approves 'Thunderbolts*' with U/A certificate; check runtime

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered the muting of five objectionable words in the Hollywood superhero film Thunderbolts*.

26 Apr 2025
Aamir Khan

CBFC approves Aamir's 'Sitaare...' trailer; to screen with 'Raid 2'

The trailer of Aamir Khan's highly anticipated movie Sitaare Zameen Par has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

19 Apr 2025
Pratik Gandhi

Film doesn't exaggerate history, represents it: 'Phule' director amid controversy

Ananth Mahadevan, the director of the much-anticipated film Phule, spoke about the controversy surrounding its release.

18 Apr 2025
Bollywood

'Phule' director Ananth Mahadevan: We can't ignore the past

In an interview, Ananth Mahadevan, the director of Phule, opened up about the film's take on caste and gender discrimination.

18 Apr 2025
Karthik Subbaraj

Suriya's 'Retro' gets U/A certificate ahead of May release

The most-awaited Tamil film Retro, featuring Suriya, has cleared its censor formalities and was awarded a U/A certificate.

17 Apr 2025
Anurag Kashyap

'Casteism hai ya...': Anurag Kashyap slams CBFC over 'Phule' controversy

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has taken to social media to slam the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for stalling the release of Anant Mahadevan's film, Phule. The film's release was stalled after a section of the Brahmin community objected to it.

13 Apr 2025
Pratik Gandhi

Pratik urges Brahmin groups to watch 'Phule' before judging it

Actor Pratik Gandhi, who plays the lead role in the biopic Phule, has expressed disappointment over the film's postponed release due to objections by Brahmin groups.

12 Apr 2025
Upcoming Movies

CBFC suggested amendments, not cuts: Director on 'Phule' controversy

Phule's director, Ananth Mahadevan, has clarified that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) proposed some changes to the upcoming film but suggested no cuts.

09 Apr 2025
Pratik Gandhi

CBFC removes caste references from 'Phule'—a biopic on social reformers

Is it a biopic on social reformers if mention of caste discrimination gets erased?

02 Apr 2025
Mohanlal

'L2: Empuraan' is on fire! Mohanlal-Prithviraj's film eyes ₹250cr

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest venture, L2: Empuraan, is on a roll!

29 Mar 2025
Kerala

'Empuraan' producer asks director Prithviraj to alter film amid controversy

Producer Gokulam Gopalan has asked director-actor Prithviraj Sukumaran to alter Empuraan amid allegations that the film hurt some viewers' sentiments.

26 Mar 2025
United Kingdom

Shahana Goswami's 'Santosh' won't release in India after all

The critically acclaimed film Santosh, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, has reportedly been refused release in India over the portrayal of police brutality, misogyny, and Islamophobia.

26 Mar 2025
Delhi

'Sikandar' advance booking: Salman Khan starrer has already collected ₹6.22cr

The much-anticipated action thriller Sikandar, headlined by Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, arrives in theaters on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

25 Mar 2025
Salman Khan

CBFC passes 'Sikandar' with UA 13+ and minor political edits 

Salman Khan's much-anticipated film, Sikandar, has gotten a UA 13+ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

22 Mar 2025
Kajal Aggarwal

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' gets UA certificate; check runtime

Salman Khan's much-anticipated film, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, has finally been cleared for release by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).