War 2 gets U/A 16+ rating, Kiara’s bikini scene trimmed, inappropriate gesture cut

YRF’s ‘War 2’ has received a U/A 16+ certificate by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The board passed the spy drama with minor cuts and modifications, including a nine-second reduction in a bikini scene featuring Kiara Advani.

As per sources close to the production, the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer was altered to a runtime of 171.44 minutes from the earlier 179.49 minutes. The board suggested a nine-second cut in Advani’s bikini shot, reportedly from the ‘Aawan Jaawan’ song.

“The Censor Board asks that sensual scenes of Kiara Advani be cut down to 50 percent from War 2. Nine seconds of her bikini shot have been removed, reportedly from the Aawan Jaawan song with Hrithik Roshan,” the source said.

The other changes included muting around six scenes featuring “inappropriate references”. “One obscene line has been altered, and a 2-second inappropriate gesture, according to the board, has been removed,” said the source.

The board, however, didn’t recommend any changes or cuts in the action sequences. “Makers have voluntarily revised the runtime to 171.44 minutes from the earlier 179.49 minutes, citing tighter narration,” the source added.

‘War 2’, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is now a two-hour, 52-minute-long film. The advance booking for the film has already begun. It is expected to garner solid pre-sales business, with high stakes at the box office. The film is hitting the screens on August 14, and is facing a clash with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’.