Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Robert Pattinson’s Primetime Gets CBFC Cuts and Adult Certificate
Primetime is a crime thriller starring Robert Pattinson.
It was released on September 25 after being reviewed in India.
India’s film board gave it an ‘A’ certificate for adult audiences.
However, the board still asked the filmmakers to make some changes.
Seven seconds showing frontal nudity were removed.
Some obscene words were muted.
A warning was added saying the movie has sensitive themes and disturbing images.
The film also includes an anti-alcohol message and a blurred alcohol brand.
The story follows a television journalist played by Pattinson and is connected to Chris Hansen’s former television program.
Robert Pattinson’s crime thriller Primetime received an ‘A’ certificate from India’s Central Board of Film Certification.
The CBFC required the removal of seven seconds of frontal nudity and the muting of obscene words.
The film’s certified runtime is 110.15 minutes, or 1 hour, 50 minutes and 15 seconds.
A 10-second disclaimer was added because of the movie’s sensitive themes and disturbing visuals.
The film also includes an anti-alcohol warning, while an alcohol brand was blurred.
- Who
- Robert Pattinson stars in Primetime, which was reviewed by India’s Central Board of Film Certification.
- What
- The CBFC granted the film an ‘A’ certificate after requiring cuts, muted words, warnings and a blurred alcohol brand.
- When
- The film was released on September 25; its certificate was issued three days earlier.
- Where
- The certification changes were made for the film’s release in India.
- Why
- The CBFC cited frontal nudity, obscene language, sensitive themes and disturbing visuals.
- Certificate
- ‘A’ certificate for adult audiences
- Nudity cut
- Seven seconds of frontal nudity were removed
- Certified runtime
- 110.15 minutes
- Disclaimer
- A 10-second warning about sensitive themes and disturbing visuals was added
- Other edits
- Obscene words were muted and an alcohol brand was blurred
- Release date
- September 25
- Director
- Lance Oppenheim