Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 got passed with a U/A certificate from CBFC but also asked for five changes.
Kamal Haasan's much-awaited film Indian 2 (Hindustani 2 in Hindi) will soon be released in cinemas. Shankar's directorial is the direct sequel to Indian (1996), with Kamal reprising his role of vigilante Senapthy. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the film with a U/A certificate, but they also suggested five changes. A photo of the film's CBFC certificate surfaced on the internet, and it revealed the changes the board suggested.
1. Static smoking disclaimers
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As per the leaked image of the CBFC certificate, the CBFC mandated increasing the size of static smoking disclaimers and ensuring the text is in bold black on a white background.
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2. Modified the visuals of body exposure
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The second change CBFC suggested was to blur the visuals of body exposure (cleavage) in a particular scene.
3. Replacement of words
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The CBFC also asked to replace a few words like 'f**k', 'dirty Indian', 'Indian', 'Thaayoli', and 'Thoththa'. The board also asked to replace the label 'Bribe market' from a scene.
4. NOC submission
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The makers were also required to provide an NOC (non-objection certificate) for using copyrighted content, and the makers have already done so.
5. Indian 2 is split in two parts
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The sequel to Indian is split into two parts. The second instalment, Indian 2, will be released in the cinemas on July 12, and the third instalment is scheduled for January 2025 release.
