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'Haiwaan' Gets U/A 16+ Certificate Ahead Of Release
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's 'Haiwaan' has received a U/A 16+ certificate from CBFC ahead of its September 11 release, reuniting the actors after 17 years.
Key Highlights:
- CBFC certification confirmed: "Haiwaan," starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has received a U/A 16+ certificate ahead of its September 11 release.
- Star-studded supporting cast: The Priyadarshan-directed film also features Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar.
- 17-year reunion: The film marks Akshay and Saif's on-screen reunion after nearly 17 years, having last worked together in "Tashan" (2008).
- How Akshay joined the project: Priyadarshan revealed Akshay wasn't originally cast, but came on board after the director casually mentioned the role to him during the shoot of "Bhoot Bangla."
- Worldwide theatrical release: "Haiwaan" is backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, releasing globally on September 11.
Mumbai: Ahead of its release on 11th September this year, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer "Haiwaan" has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
What Does A U/A 16+ Certificate Mean
U/A 16+ is one of CBFC's newer certification categories, introduced under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 and rolled out from October 2024, alongside U/A 7+ and U/A 13+. Unlike the older, single U/A category, these sub-categories give parents more granular guidance: a U/A 16+ rating means the film is not officially restricted, but carries content — such as violence, intense themes or mature content — that CBFC advises may not be suitable for viewers below 16 without parental discretion. It sits one level below an "A" (Adults only, restricted to 18+) certificate.
