CBFC has made significant edits to "Oh My God! 2" before its theatrical release
CBFC has made significant edits to "Oh My God! 2" before its theatrical release
by Nagpur Trends Team | Published on 2023-08-02 17:50:09
The highly anticipated film "Oh My God! 2" underwent significant changes due to the authority of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). These changes included altering Akshay Kumar's character from Lord Shiva to the Messenger of God, among other modifications mandated by the CBFC. The trailer for the film was granted a U/A certificate after a referral to the Revision Committee but required a staggering 27 cuts to meet the board's guidelines. The creative team behind the film worked diligently to make the necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with the CBFC's directives.
The film's opening sequence has been restructured in response to the CBFC's recommendations. A voiceover has been added, and Akshay Kumar's character has transformed from Lord Shiva to the Messenger of God. To ensure appropriateness, frontal nudity scenes have been replaced with depictions of Naga Sadhus, and scenes of the character meditating, bathing, and being drunk have been significantly revised to comply with regulations.
The announcement about women in the temple has been changed to a more acceptable version, and any mention of alcohol has been removed from different parts of the movie. The story's setting has also been altered from Ujjain to a made-up place. Furthermore, the CBFC has required the removal of any references to people in positions of power, such as Mahants. These changes have resulted in the movie being edited down by 13 minutes, and it now has a shorter runtime.
The upcoming movie, featuring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam in leading roles, is set to hit theatres on August 11, 2023. It's important to acknowledge the hard work put in by the filmmaking team, including extensive edits, revisions, and creative adjustments to ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining artistic expression.