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CBFC Clears Rahu Ketu With U/A 16+ After Mandated Edits Ahead of January 16 Release

Vipul Vig directs the Pulkit SamratVarun Sharma comedy following specific audio and visual changes required by censors.

Overview

  • The examining committee required replacing the 'Kantara' film music "voom" scream used in the movie.
  • Drug sniffing and snorting shots were changed, a middle‑finger gesture became a pinky, and all alcohol brand names were removed.
  • One dialogue was replaced and the makers submitted authentication for a Sanskrit shloka.
  • The certificate, issued January 12, records a 139.40‑minute runtime.
  • Promotions included a Hanuman Mandir visit in Delhi and high-profile shoutouts from Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Anees Bazmee, Kriti Sanon and Bobby Deol ahead of the January 16 release.