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CBFC Rules Stall Film Releases: Dil Raju Sounds Alarm
14 Nov
Summary
- New CBFC guidelines complicate film release processes.
- Filmmakers must submit films a month before release.
- Release dates are no longer considered final by CBFC.
Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman Dil Raju has expressed significant concern over recent advisory changes by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). These new guidelines, issued in October, have introduced complications for film release schedules and promotions.
Raju explained at a press conference in Hyderabad that filmmakers must now have their films ready and submitted a full month before their intended release date. This differs from previous practices where release dates could be announced earlier, allowing for flexibility in post-production and marketing.
The updated CBFC instructions stipulate that announced film titles and release dates are not definitive and may be subject to alteration. This uncertainty poses challenges for producers and distributors who rely on fixed schedules for promotional campaigns and audience engagement.
This year, the CBFC also welcomed 18 new members, its first expansion since 2017. The notable additions include actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty, alongside filmmaker Pallavi Joshi, music composer Ricky Kej, and producer Supriya Yarlagadda.
