For the uninitiated, before a film is released in the theatres, a certification is issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The certification broadly falls into four categories i.e. U for unrestricted public exhibition, A for content restricted to only adult viewership, U/A for unrestricted public exhibition but viewers below 12 years of age will need adult supervision, and lastly S, which is for a specific audience like scientists and doctors.  

While most Bollywood movies haven’t really been lucky in regards to clinching the U-certification, here’s a list of films that made the cut.

Raksha Bandhan  

Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar’s film is all set to release on August 11, and clashes with Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. On August 4, the CBFC gave it a U-certificate, which the movie’s team hailed as a ‘moral victory’. The comedy-drama follows a heartwarming tale of love and familial bond.

83 

Ranveer Singh’s sports drama was released on December 24, 2021. The film revolves around the historic victory of the Indian cricket team at the 1983 World Cup under the leadership of Kapil Dev. It was the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2021, with a box office earning of Rs 193.73 crore.  What’s more, the movie also earned the coveted U-certification.

Thalaivii 

Starring Kangana Ranaut, this biographical film hit the theatres on September 10, 2021. Based on the life of actress turned politician J Jayalalithaa, Thalaivii was shot in Tamil and Hindi and produced under a budget of Rs 100 crore. However, the movie tanked at the box office.  

Pagglait 

Released on March 21, 2021, on Netflix, this movie features Sanya Malhotra in the lead role. It is a dark comedy film, tracing the life of a young widow. Sandhya (Malhotra) loses her husband after 5 months of their marriage. The unfortunate incident kick-starts a comedy of errors around insurance money and a potential re-marriage, only to find life take a rather unusual turn, yet again.

Sherni  

Vidya Balan starrer Sherni started streaming on Amazon Prime on June 18, 2021. Shot in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh, Balan essayed the role of an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who works towards wildlife conservation. The movie lucked out with a U certification.  

Saina  

A biopic based on ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, Saina was released on March 26, 2021. Parineeti Chopra played the lead role in the film, which traces India’s badminton champ’s inspiring journey, peppered with dizzying highs and abysmal lows.

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