Udaipur Files faces 150 cuts from CBFC, legal petition filed ahead of July 11 release : Bollywood News

Filmyzilla July 9, 2025

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Udaipur Filesa film based on the 2022 murder of udaipur-based tailor kanhaiya lal, has drawn attation in the lead-up to its Scheduled Release on July 11. Reportedly Undergone 150 Cuts Following Scrutiny by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Udaipur Files Faces 150 Cuts from CBFC, Legal Petition Filed Ahead of July 11 Release

The Director, Speaking to NDTV, said, “They have made 150 cuts in my film. About ideology and truth. “

Responding to Ongoing Criticism, Shrinate Added, “First, how can people assume what’s in the film was whats Watching It? People who are protesting against the film Won’T Decide Whether Call. “

The film is based on the June 2022 Incident in which Kanhaiya Lal was killed by two men at his tailoring shop in udaipur’s hathipole area. The accused allegedly carried out the murder after The incident had sparked widespread reaction across the country at the time.

Udaipur Files Features Actor Vijay Raaz in the Role of Kanhaiya Lal, with supporting performance by Rajneesh Duggal, Preti Jhangiani, Kamlesh Saawant, Kanchi Singh, and Mushtaq khan. The film was previously titled Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor’s Murder Story And was initially scheduled to release on June 27.

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In addition to the certificate issues, the film is facing a legal hurdle. According to a PTI report, a petition has been filled in the delhi high court seeking a stay on the release of the film, Citing Concerns over its over its potential impact on Communal harmony and public Older. The matter is expected to come up for hising today.

At the time of writing, neither the cbfc no the delhi high court has issued a public statement regarding the developments.

Also read: Udaipur’s Infamous Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case to get cinematic adaptation?