Overview
- The CBFC cleared the film with a U/A certificate after edits that muted the word “guard,” trimmed kissing scenes by about 60%, and added an anti‑alcohol disclaimer, certifying a 2h 15m 45s runtime.
- Advance sales stand at roughly 28,000 tickets and about Rs 1.12 crore across India, with national multiplex chains crossing 20,000 tickets by Tuesday night and further walk-ins expected on the day.
- Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is substantially ahead in presales across languages, with reports pointing to stronger screen allocations and a clear lead heading into the holiday clash.
- Director Shashank Khaitan said the distribution team is working to secure a fair screen count for the release and indicated they expect the situation to be okay.
- Starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor for Dharma Productions, the music-forward, family-oriented romantic comedy targets the Gandhi Jayanti–Dussehra window to tap festive footfalls.