CBFC asks Rahu Ketu makers to remove Kantara scream scene ahead of January 16 release

Although the film has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate, reports by Bollywood Hungama state that the CBFC has instructed the makers to replace a particular dialogue in one of the scenes.

• CBFC asks Rahu Ketu makers to modify drug, alcohol, and gesture scenes
• Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma reunite for comedy-adventure Rahu Ketu
• Rahu Ketu set for theatrical release on January 16

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Actors Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma are set to share the screen in the upcoming film Rahu Ketu, and ahead of its theatrical release, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked the makers to carry out a few modifications.

Although the film has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate, reports by Bollywood Hungama state that the CBFC has instructed the makers to replace a particular dialogue in one of the scenes. In addition to this, visuals depicting drug sniffing and snorting were asked to be replaced with more appropriate shots throughout the film.

The certification body also directed the makers to modify scenes showing the use of the middle finger, instructing that it be replaced with the pinky finger wherever it appears. Furthermore, all alcohol brand names shown in the film were required to be removed.

Apart from these visual and dialogue-related changes, the CBFC also asked the makers to submit an authentication letter for the Sanskrit shloka used in the film. The Examining Committee further instructed the team to replace the Kantara film music (voom scream) that was used in Rahu Ketu.

Starring Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma in the lead roles, Rahu Ketu is directed by Vipul Vig and is described as a comedy-adventure inspired by folklore. The film also features Shalini Pandey, Chunky Panday, Piyush Mishra, Amit Sial and Manu Rishi Chadda in pivotal roles.

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Speaking to ANI, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma shared insights into what audiences can expect from the film. Pulkit said, “This film captures everything audiences loved about Fukrey. Most importantly, it brings the two of us together again, and we had a fantastic time working on it. That joy and camaraderie truly come through on screen. The film is written by Vipul, who also penned all three Fukrey films.”

Rahu Ketu is slated to release in theatres on January 16.