Verity has received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC after 23 seconds of intimate footage were removed. The certification process also required changes to smoking and alcohol visuals, deletion of e-cigarette footage and blurring of a medicine brand. The film was passed on September 29 and releases theatrically on October 2.
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson headline the thriller, which also stars Josh Hartnett.
How much did CBFC cut from Verity?
The CBFC removed 23 seconds of intimate footage from Verity, according to the certification details supplied for the film.
The Examining Committee asked the makers to modify the intimate visuals by removing explicit portions. According to the supplied report, much of the deleted material came from a make-out sequence involving Hathaway and Johnson.
The film ultimately received an ‘A’ certificate after the required changes were completed.
What changes did CBFC ask the makers to make?
The certification process involved several changes beyond the intimate-scene cut.
According to the supplied CBFC details, the makers were required to make the following modifications:
| CBFC change | Action taken |
|---|---|
| Intimate visuals | 23 seconds removed |
| Smoking scenes | Anti-smoking static message inserted |
| Alcohol consumption | Anti-alcohol static message inserted |
| E-cigarette visuals | Footage deleted |
| Medicine brand | Brand name blurred |
| Certification | ‘A’ certificate issued |
The intimate footage was therefore only one part of the certification changes made before the film’s release.
Was Verity given an ‘A’ certificate?
Yes. Verity received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification after the requested modifications were completed.
The film was passed by the CBFC on September 29, according to the supplied certification information.
The certificate records the final runtime as 118.41 minutes.
That translates to 1 hour, 58 minutes and 41 seconds.
Were Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson’s intimate scenes cut?
The supplied report states that most of the 23-second deletion came from an intimate sequence featuring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.
The CBFC had asked the makers to suitably modify the intimate visuals by removing explicit portions. The film was subsequently certified after those changes were made.
The exact individual shots removed have not been detailed in the supplied information.
What is Verity about?
Verity follows a struggling writer who receives an unusual professional assignment after a bestselling author falls into a coma.
She is asked to complete the author’s unfinished novel. The situation becomes increasingly complicated as she encounters disturbing information connected to the writer and her family.
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson lead the film, with Josh Hartnett also appearing in the cast.
When does Verity release in India?
Verity will have paid previews on the evening of October 1, followed by its full theatrical release on October 2.
The film’s CBFC certification was completed on September 29, ahead of those screenings.
| Verity release details | Information |
|---|---|
| CBFC certificate | ‘A’ |
| CBFC certification date | September 29 |
| Runtime | 118.41 minutes |
| Paid previews | October 1 evening |
| Theatrical release | October 2 |
| Lead cast | Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett |
Who stars in Verity?
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson headline Verity, while Josh Hartnett also has a prominent role.
The casting has attracted attention because the film combines an established Hollywood cast with a thriller premise centred on a writer, a bestselling author and a mysterious family situation.
FAQ Section
How much did CBFC cut from Verity?
The CBFC removed 23 seconds of intimate footage from Verity before granting certification.
What certificate did Verity receive?
Verity received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification after the requested changes were made.
Did CBFC cut Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson’s intimate scene?
According to the supplied certification report, most of the deleted 23 seconds came from an intimate sequence involving Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.
When does Verity release in India?
Verity will have paid previews on October 1, followed by its full theatrical release on October 2.
