Overview
- CBFC told the court the film was referred to a Revising Committee under Rule 24 after a complaint alleging hurt religious sentiments and issues with portrayal of the armed forces.
- The Examining Committee had earlier recommended a UA/UA‑16+ certificate after cuts and muting; producers say they complied and only the certificate issuance remains.
- Justice P.T. Asha asked the CBFC to place the complaint on record and adjourned further orders as the re‑review and submissions proceed.
- KVN Productions told the court nearly ₹500 crore and a rollout on about 5,000 screens are at stake, warning that delay would cause major financial loss.
- The UK’s BBFC has cleared the film with a ‘15’ rating, while Indian advance bookings are patchy with sales open in Karnataka, Kerala and overseas but largely held back in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states.