Overview

• Malayali influencer Divya Nair called Janhvi Kapoor’s trailer lines incomprehensible, citing incorrect usage like “Theykkapetta” and a mispronounced “Pilla,” and criticized stereotypical visuals.
• Instagram removed critique videos by Pavithra Menon and Divya Nair following third‑party copyright notices reported to be tied to the producers.
• Kapoor responded that her character is half Tamil and half Malayali, and she and Sidharth Malhotra said comparisons to Chennai Express overlook the different setting and identities.
• The CBFC passed the film with no visual cuts, asked for muting words including “church,” “father,” and “bloody,” replaced “bastard” with “idiot” in subtitles, and granted a U/A 13+ certificate for a 136‑minute runtime.
• Promotions intensified with a Mumbai music launch featuring Sonu Nigam and others, and reports say advance ticket booking has opened ahead of Friday’s release.