The censor board has cut the highest-rated horror film, Obsession. People are angry about the cuts to the A-certified film. ...read more

Obsession, the highest-rated Hollywood horror film of 2026, was released in India, a film Indian audiences had been waiting for. The film arrived on the big screen with an A certificate, but audiences were disappointed.

The biggest reason for this is the censoring of major scenes from Obsession. Yes, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cut two major scenes from Obsession, despite the film receiving an A certificate.

Obsession is one of the most talked about horror films and the audience is upset with the CBFC for removing scenes from the film.

Two major scenes were removed from the film.

Kari Barker's film Obsession was released in India on May 29th. The film's running time was 1 hour 50 minutes, but it was cut short by 38 seconds in India. The censor board removed two scenes from the film—one involving extreme violence and the other an intimate scene.

The film received an A certificate

Anti-smoking and anti-tobacco health messages have been added to Obsession, and scenes have been replaced with anti-alcohol and anti-smoking messages. The most significant change to the film is a 24-second segment. According to the CBFC, it was too violent, leading to the cuts. A 14-second scene depicting sexual activity was removed. Only after these cuts did the film reach Indian theaters.

Audience expressed anger at the censor board.

People did not like this decision of the Censor Board. Viewers watching the film on X handles are claiming that removing violence and intimate scenes from the A-rated Hollywood film has made it difficult to understand the story. One user asked, "What is the problem with the CBFC? The CBFC cut 38 seconds of footage from the film and gave it an 'A' certificate. If you have to cut and mute some scenes from the film, then what is the point of giving an 'A' certificate?"

What's Wrong with CBFC

CBFC have trimmed 38 Seconds of Footage from Obsession, and given it an 'A' Certificate.

What's the point of giving 'A' certificate if you have to trim and mute the sequences. First with superman then with Dhurandhar franchise and now with Obsession.… pic.twitter.com/iFFW4gzdXg

First with Superman, then with the Dhurandhar franchise, and now with Obsession. The CBFC thinks adults are too immature to watch horror movies in packed theaters. This is excessive interference." Similarly, many people are venting their anger against the censor board on social media.

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