Archive · 14 Jan 2026
CBFC Modifies Rahu Ketu Scenes
The movie Rahu Ketu, starring Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, is coming out on January 16.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has made some changes to the film.
They removed scenes of drug sniffing, visuals of the middle finger, and names of alcohol brands.
They also asked the makers to replace the famous 'Kantara scream' and to provide proof that a Sanskrit Shloka used in the film is authentic.
The film is about 2 hours and 19 minutes long and has a U/A certificate, meaning it's suitable for viewers aged 16 and above.
The film is a comedy and is produced by Zee Studios and Blive Productions.
Pulkit and Varun are excited to work together again after their previous film, Fukrey.
Rahu Ketu, starring Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, is set to release on January 16 with a U/A 16+ certificate.
CBFC modified scenes including drug sniffing, middle finger visuals, and alcohol brand names.
The iconic 'Kantara scream' was removed due to religious sensitivity concerns.
Filmmakers were asked to authenticate a Sanskrit Shloka used in the movie.
The final runtime of the film is 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 40 seconds.
- Who
- CBFC, Rahu Ketu filmmakers, Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma
- What
- Modifications to Rahu Ketu by CBFC
- When
- Ahead of the January 16 release
- Where
- India
- Why
- To comply with CBFC guidelines and avoid religious/cultural sensitivity issues
- Release Date
- January 16
- Certificate
- U/A 16+
- Runtime
- 2 hours, 19 minutes, 40 seconds
- Production Companies
- Zee Studios and Blive Productions
- Main Cast
- Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Shalini Pandey, Piyush Mishra, Chunky Panday, Amit Sial, Manu Rishi Chadha, Sumit Gulati
- Changes Made
- Drug sniffing shots, middle finger visuals, alcohol brand names, Kantara scream, Sanskrit Shloka authentication
