India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Year

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

Total Films certified

8299

12719

18070

17431

15444

Films certified with cuts/modifications

1475

1911

2205

2440

3033

Refused certification

0

0

1

0

2

Certification Category

Total films certified (2022-21 to 2024-25)

U

41,817

UA*

28,268

A

1,878

S

0

Year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Challenged before High Court

2

4

1

4

10

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, certifies films for public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, and the guidelines issued thereunder. Cu...