War 2: CBFC directs team to make audio and visual changes

Ayan Mukerji’s War 2 is all set to hit theatres on August 14. The film, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in the lead, is part of the Yash Raj Films (YRF) spy universe. Ahead of its release, the makers have received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Reportedly, they have been asked to make several cuts to the film.

CBFC directs team to make changes

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC directed the team to make changes in six instances to remove “inappropriate references.” This included deleting a two-second obscene gesture made by a character and replacing an obscene dialogue with a board-approved sentence.

The makers were also instructed to reduce sensual images by 50 percent—amounting to about nine seconds of screen time—possibly involving Kiara Advani’s much-talked-about bikini look. After the recommended changes were implemented, War 2 was passed with a U/A certificate on August 6.

War 2 runtime

The film’s initial submission to the CBFC had a runtime of over three hours. As previously reported, the makers later resubmitted the film with a shorter cut of 170 minutes. 

“There has been a significant 13-minute reduction. A longer, raw cut was submitted to ensure that the film reaches international territories in a timely fashion, while the VFX work was still being finalised. The shorter theatrical cut is now much more aligned with the makers’ original vision,” shared a source, adding that the team didn’t want to compromise on the pace of the Ayan Mukerji-directed film, especially in the second half. “To deliver a tighter, more gripping film, it was internally decided that they would edit the film further and resubmit.”

Sources also revealed that the makers will submit the post-credit scene separately for certification this week. Rumours suggest it will feature Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and others.

Meanwhile, War 2 will be clashing at the box office with Rajinikanth`s Tamil film Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The latter film also has pivotal cameo appearances by Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna and Upendra. The film also stars Shruti Haasan in the lead.