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CBFC Clears Rahu Ketu With Edits Ahead of Friday Release

The Pulkit SamratVarun Sharma comedy runs 2 hours 19 minutes after certification changes.

Overview

  • The film received a U/A (16+) certificate after the board ordered specific changes to audio, visuals, gestures and brand references.
  • The CBFC required replacing the widely noted ‘Kantara’ music scream, modifying drug-sniffing shots, changing middle-finger visuals to a pinky and removing alcohol brand names.
  • An authentication letter for a Sanskrit shloka and a dialogue replacement were also mandated before approval.
  • The censor certificate lists a 139.40-minute runtime, with the nationwide theatrical release set for January 16.
  • Pre-release buzz includes temple visits in Delhi and Ujjain and shoutouts from Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Anees Bazmee, Kriti Sanon and Bobby Deol.