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War 2 Earns U/A Rating After CBFC Edits, Trims Runtime Ahead of Global Release

After securing a U/A rating through extensive board-mandated edits followed by a voluntary runtime reduction, the spy sequel debuts on over 5,000 screens with advance ticket sales topping $300,000 in North America.

Coolie and War 2 are both releasing in theatres on August 14.
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Overview

  • The Central Board of Film Certification required six audio-visual edits, deleted a two-second obscene gesture and removed nine seconds of sensual imagery before awarding the film a U/A 16+ certificate.
  • Yash Raj Films voluntarily cut more than eight minutes from the original 179.49-minute version to streamline pacing, resulting in a 171.44-minute runtime.
  • Advance bookings in North America have surpassed $300,000 for premiere day screenings with five days remaining until the August 14 release.
  • The studio has secured distribution on over 5,000 Hindi screens and locked in more than 90% of India’s single-screen theatres for the opening weekend.
  • Promotional efforts this week featured new IMAX face-off posters and a viral song teaser that generated debate over the on-screen chemistry of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.