Overview

• CBFC removed two kissing scenes totaling 33 seconds from James Gunn’s Superman to secure a U/A certificate, deeming them “overly sensual”.
• Indian audiences reported jarring skips in the film’s theatrical release from July 11, triggering widespread social media condemnation.
• Viewers and commentators have accused the board of inconsistent standards by approving graphic violence and regressive content even as it censors minor intimacy.
• Since the 2021 dismantling of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, filmmakers have had to petition high courts at great expense to challenge CBFC rulings.
• No formal CBFC response has been issued as of July 14, and public and industry figures are calling for an overhaul of the certification regime.