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INDIA, JUL 14 – India's censor board cut two kissing scenes and a foul gesture from Superman to meet U/A 13+ guidelines, sparking debate over censorship and artistic freedom in the country.
- James Gunn's Superman movie received a UA 13+ rating in India on July 7, 2025, after the country's film regulatory authority removed two kissing scenes.
- The CBFC removed a 33-second mid-air kiss between Clark Kent and Lois Lane, deeming it overly sensual, sparking controversy amid ongoing strict censorship practices.
- This censorship followed similar patterns including demands for muting curse words and editing sexual content in other films, prompting debate over freedom of expression under the Cinematograph Act.
- The film earned $217 million globally that weekend, with a $122 million domestic haul, while voices like Shreya Dhanwanthary called the cuts 'ridiculous' and Amol Jamwal emphasized the inconsistency in allowed content.
- The backlash has reignited discussion on the CBFC's broad powers and conservative censorship approach, highlighting challenges for filmmakers and audiences regarding cultural gatekeeping in India.
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‘Superman’ Kiss Censored in India, Drawing Fire From Fans and Film Community
James Gunn’s “Superman” has hit a snag in India – not for action, but for its romance. India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) removed two kiss scenes – most notably a 33-second mid-air kiss – deeming them “overly sensual,” per local reports, to achieve a UA (13+) rating before the film’s July 7 certification. The cuts have fueled a backlash over inconsistent and conservative censorship practices. Online reactions captured the moo…
Indian film board cuts 'Superman' kissing scenes after deeming them too 'sensual'
The nation's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has come under increasing fire after also ordering changes to "Thunderbolts*" and "F1: The Movie."DC Studios/ Warner Bros David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in James Gunn's 'Superman'If you go to see Superman in India, you won't be seeing the exact same film viewers in other parts of the world boosted to become this past weekend's top global earner.The nation's Ce…
SUPERMAN’s Kiss Censored in India, Fans Slam “Ridiculous” Move — GeekTyrant
James Gunn’s Superman has run into unexpected turbulence in India, not for its explosive action, but for a kiss.India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ordered cuts to two kissing scenes in the film, including the 33-second mid-air kiss between Superman and Lois Lane, citing them as “overly sensual,” according to local reports. The edits were made to secure a UA (13+) rating ahead of its July 7 certification. As you might imagine, the…
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