The highly anticipated Hollywood film Supergirl is set to hit theaters tomorrow, June 26th. Before its big release, Bollywood Hungama brings you an exclusive look into the modifications requested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to ensure its clearance for Indian audiences. The film has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate, indicating parental guidance for viewers under 16.
Key Audio and Visual Censor Cuts Revealed The CBFC mandated several significant changes, primarily focusing on audio modifications. Here’s a breakdown of the words and visuals that were asked to be deleted:
• The word 'screwed' was requested for deletion.
• Similarly, terms like ‘b***h’ and ‘balls’ were also removed from the dialogues.
• The controversial word ‘wh**e’ faced similar censorship. Interestingly, this word was part of a dialogue in a comical context, as witnessed by Bollywood Hungama during an exclusive 30-minute footage screening for select fans in Mumbai on June 20.
• A specific visual depicting a 'middle finger' gesture was also asked to be removed to comply with certification guidelines.
Film Length and Final Clearance Following these extensive modifications, Supergirl received its official clearance on June 23rd. The final runtime of the film, as officially noted on the censor certificate, stands at 109.58 minutes, which translates to 1 hour, 49 minutes, and 58 seconds.
Box Office Challenges and Showcasing Struggles Despite the film's impending release, Supergirl has reportedly faced initial hurdles in securing a desirable number of shows. Bollywood Hungama previously highlighted how multiplexes were heavily prioritizing this week’s major Hindi film, "Welcome To The Jungle," impacting Supergirl's screen allocation. While the scenario has reportedly improved slightly over the past 24 hours, trade sources indicate that Warner Bros. continues its struggle to achieve the desired showcasing for the film.
Exclusive Preview and Fan Reception Fans in Mumbai had a rare early glimpse of Supergirl on June 20, where 30 minutes of exclusive footage was screened. This event generated significant buzz, with audiences reportedly hooting and clapping for stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, as reported by Bollywood Hungama.
