Central Board of Film Certification: News
Madras HC sets aside previous order allowing 'Jana Nayagan' release
In a significant development, the Madras High Court has set aside an earlier order that allowed the release of Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan.
In 53 days, Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' grosses ₹1,000cr in India
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has reportedly crossed the ₹1,000cr gross mark at the Indian box office.
Rani's 'Mardaani 3': 14 scenes modified; check final runtime
Rani Mukerji's upcoming film Mardaani 3 is set to hit theaters on January 30.
'Jana Nayagan' censor row: HC verdict scheduled for January 27
The Madras High Court will deliver its verdict on January 27, 2026, regarding the CBFC's appeal against a single judge's order to grant a U/A 16+ certificate for actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan.
'Border 2' gets U/A 13+ rating; no cuts made
The much-awaited film Border 2 has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 13+ rating, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Aditya Dhar plans to sell 'Dhurandhar' broadcast rights as package
The success of Dhurandhar (2025) has made its sequel one of the most awaited films of 2026.
Madras HC reserves order in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release case
In a significant development, the Madras High Court reserved its order in the appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) against a single judge's directive to grant a U/A 16+ certificate to Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan.
CBFC tells court 14 cuts for 'Jana Nayagan' were provisional
The 14 cuts mandated by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in the upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, were "intermediary" and not final.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now 'The Revenge'; teaser gets 'A' certificate
The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar will be titled Dhurandhar The Revenge, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' gets U/A certificate; runtime revealed
The third installment of the Mardaani franchise, starring Rani Mukerji, has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate, reported Bollywood Hungama.
'Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos' gets CBFC nod with minimal cuts
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the upcoming film Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos with an "A" certificate, albeit with a few changes, reported Bollywood Hungama.
SC dismisses plea seeking censor nod for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea from KVN Productions, the producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, seeking clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'Ek Din' first-look: Junaid Khan-Sai Pallavi play young love birds
The much-anticipated film Ek Din, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, has been pushed to May 1, 2026.
'Dhurandhar,' 'The Kashmir Files' helped 'Parasakthi' secure CBFC's stamp?
Director Sudha Kongara's latest film, Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan, and Atharvaa, was released on January 10 with U/A 16+ certification.
'Parasakthi' controversy: Sivakarthikeyan calls Vijay his 'brother,' denies propaganda
The release of Tamil movies Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi has ignited a war between the fans of actors Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan.
'Rahu Ketu': CBFC orders changes to drug use, 'Kantara' scream
The upcoming comedy film Rahu Ketu, starring Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat, has been given a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'Flabbergasting': Producer comments on 'Jana Nayagan'-CBFC legal tussle
The ongoing legal dispute between the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the makers of Jana Nayagan has drawn attention from industry insiders.
'Modi, you'll never...': Rahul blames Centre for blocking 'Jana Nayagan'
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of attacking Tamil culture by attempting to block actor-politician Vijay's film Jana Nayagan.
Women's body complains against 'obscene scene' in Yash's 'Toxic' teaser
The teaser of the upcoming Kannada film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has sparked a major controversy.
Ravi Teja's 'Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi' gets U/A certificate
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the action-comedy film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi for release, starring Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, and Dimple Hayathi.
National Flag visuals, Army references: 'Jana Nayagan' scenes courting controversy
On Friday, the Madras High Court temporarily stayed an earlier order that directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to Vijay's Jana Nayagan.
'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan reacts to CBFC demanding 25 cuts
Sivakarthikeyan's latest film, Parasakthi, was released on Saturday after a long wait for the censor certificate.
Kamal Haasan demands certification reforms amid 'Jana Nayagan,' 'Parasakthi' controversies
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has called for reforms in the movie certification process after the recent censor-related issues with Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi.
'Extremely difficult': 'Jana Nayagan' producer on legal tussle with CBFC
Venkat K Narayana, the producer of Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has spoken about the ongoing standoff with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' won't release for at least 2 weeks
The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed an earlier order that directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate for the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.
Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' receives CBFC nod just in time for release
The much-anticipated Tamil film Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Sudha Kongara, has reportedly cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) process with a U/A 16+ certificate.
Big relief: HC orders CBFC to clear Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
The Madras High Court ordered the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A 16+ certificate for the film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.
'Jana Nayagan' delay: Tamil film industry voices support for Vijay
The Tamil film industry has come out in support of actor Thalapathy Vijay after the makers of his upcoming film Jana Nayagan announced its postponement due to a censor certificate delay.
CBFC cleared Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' with 23 cuts?
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly cleared the political action thriller Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, and Sreeleela.
Will Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' face the same fate as 'Jana Nayagan'?
Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming multi-starrer film Parasakthi is still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its Saturday, January 10, release.
Certification issue delays 'Jana Nayagan': When will Vijay's film release?
The release of Vijay's highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan has been officially postponed from its Friday, January 9, release, owing to certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan': Advance booking, certification, and more
The highly anticipated Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring superstar Thalapathy Vijay, is set to hit theaters on Friday, January 9. Directed by H Vinoth, the movie marks Vijay's last project before he fully transitions into politics.
'Jana Nayagan' censor certificate issue: HC to hear case tomorrow
The Madras High Court has postponed the hearing of a petition filed by the makers of Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay.
'The Raja Saab' certified U/A 16+: Some gory scenes modified
The much-anticipated Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab is all set to hit theaters on Friday, January 9.
CBFC yet to certify Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'; TVK threatens action
The Tamil Nadu political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has accused the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) of deliberately delaying the certification for its leader/actor Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan.
CBFC grants 'Ikkis' U/A certificate after a few changes
The upcoming war drama, Ikkis, featuring Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda, has received a U/A 13+ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after making some necessary changes.
Justice Ranjit Singh urges CBFC to clear Diljit's 'Punjab '95'
Former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice Ranjit Singh has urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to clear Diljit Dosanjh's Punjab '95 without any cuts.
Did 'Dhurandhar' dialogue insult Baloch community? Petition reaches Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court recently heard a petition filed by two members of the Baloch community, seeking the removal of allegedly derogatory dialogues from the Hindi film Dhurandhar.
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' gets U/A certificate; runtime revealed
Prabhas's upcoming horror-comedy The Raja Saab has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), per 123 Telugu.
'Tu Meri Main Tera': CBFC cuts sexually suggestive scene
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has mandated cuts to a sexually suggestive scene in the upcoming Bollywood film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.
CBFC won't regulate OTT content: What this means
The central government has confirmed that content on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms like Netflix, Jio Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video will not fall under the jurisdiction of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'Mark' starring Kiccha Sudeep gets U/A certificate; release date confirmed
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given a U/A certificate to the upcoming Kannada film Mark.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' cleared by CBFC with no cuts
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the highly anticipated Hollywood film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, with a U/A 16+ certificate.
19 films denied screening at IFFK; Shashi Tharoor criticizes I&B
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in Thiruvananthapuram has been thrown into chaos after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) reportedly denied screening permissions to 19 films.
'Sholay: The Final Cut' restores original climax, James Bond line
Sholay (1975) was re-released on Friday, as Sholay - The Final Cut, featuring its original climax plus three added scenes.
'Sholay' re-release gets 'U' certificate; no cuts enforced
The iconic Bollywood film Sholay (1975) will be re-released as Sholay - The Final Cut, featuring the original climax and two deleted scenes.
'Mamta Child Factory' loses censor battle; to skip theatrical release
The makers of the long-stuck film Mamta Child Factory have decided to skip a theatrical release and go for a direct-to-OTT premiere.
'Kis Kisko Pyaar...2' gets U/A certificate with 1 cut
The upcoming comedy film, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).