The Central Board of Film Certification has issued a ‘U’ certificate to Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan starrer ‘Sarfira’, slated for release on July 12. This decision comes after the board requested several modifications, including toning down expletives and providing supporting documents to authenticate the storyline.
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- ‘Sarfira’ to release on July 12, clashing with Kamal Haasan’s ‘Indian 2’.
- CBFC granted a ‘U’ certificate to ‘Sarfira’, with edits made to objectionable language.
- Film based on true events; makers required to submit supporting documents.
- Akshay Kumar plays the role of Veer Mhatre, interacting with former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
- Makers clarified usage of names of industrialists and brands in the film.
- Defence Ministry’s NOC attached with the declaration submitted by the makers.
- Runtime of ‘Sarfira’ is 155 minutes, longer than ‘Sorarai Pottru’.
- ‘Sorarai Pottru’, originally starring Suriya, had a runtime of 149 minutes.
- Hindi dubbed version ‘Udaan’ is shorter, with a runtime of 141 minutes.
- Film’s certification and edits aimed at wider audience appeal and authenticity.
