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Welcome to the Jungle Cleared by CBFC After 18 Cuts and Modifications; List Includes Bikini Scenes, Kashmir Reference
The film received a UA 16+ certificate after the board ordered changes to sensitive lines, military terms and sensual visuals.
- The Central Board of Film Certification cleared the Akshay Kumar-starrer Welcome to the Jungle for theatrical release on Friday after demanding 18 cuts to the film.
- Seeking to remove potentially sensitive or crude content, the board mandated changes to military terminology and references to Kashmir, ensuring the film met regulatory standards for its UA 16+ certificate.
- Visuals featuring Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez were deemed "sensual" and removed, while military terms like "Gorkha Regiment" were replaced with "Tum army se ho?" throughout the film.
- Welcome to the Jungle will hold paid previews on Tuesday before its official theatrical debut Friday, with a total runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes.
- Under a profit-sharing agreement designed to mitigate Industry risk, Akshay Kumar will receive 72% of intellectual property revenues, while the film secured approximately ₹120 crore from pre-release rights.
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