Toxic Hindi Version Cleared by CBFC with ‘A’ Certificate Following Dialogue and Scene Cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the Hindi dubbed version of the upcoming film Toxic with an ‘A’ certificate on August 25, just one day prior to its theatrical release, following several mandatory edits. The modifications required by the certification body include dialogue muting, replacements of specific terms, and the reduction of a scene depicting drug use.

What Happened

According to details reported by Bollywood Hungama, the certification process for the Hindi version of the Yash-starrer concluded on August 25, whereas the original Kannada version completed censorship earlier on August 13. The Tamil version was cleared on August 20. The examining committee of the CBFC instructed the filmmakers to make specific adjustments across the Hindi print before issuing an adult (‘A’) certification.

The required alterations in the Hindi cut involved replacing an abusive word and muting an offensive dialogue in the first half of the film. In the second half, an abusive line spoken to a child was ordered to be muted, and an obscene dialogue was replaced. Additionally, a sequence portraying drug abuse was reduced in duration. The CBFC also instructed that the statutory warning, which was originally displayed in Tamil, be changed to Hindi. Following the implementation of these cuts, the final certified runtime for the Hindi version was established at 194.12 minutes, which equals 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 12 seconds.

By comparison, the Tamil edition of the film faced only a single alteration when cleared on August 20, where a dialogue translating to ‘son of a w***e’ was replaced.

Key Highlights

• Certification Details: Toxic (Hindi) received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC on August 25 with an approved runtime of 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 12 seconds (194.12 minutes).
• Required Hindi Edits: Muting of an offensive dialogue in the first half, muting of an abusive dialogue directed at a child in the second half, replacement of an abusive term, replacement of an obscene dialogue, reduction of a drug abuse scene, and replacement of a Tamil statutory warning with Hindi.
• Tamil Version Edit: Only one dialogue translation was modified for the Tamil release.
• Cast and Crew: Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Akshay Oberoi. It is produced by Venkat K Narayana’s KVN Productions alongside Yash’s Monster Mind Creations LLP.
• South Region Ticket Bookings: Advance bookings opened in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana following initial delays. The Telangana government granted permission to increase single-screen ticket prices by Rs. 50 and multiplex tickets by Rs. 100 (inclusive of GST) from August 26 through September 4, while directing producers to pay a mandatory Rs. 1 crore contribution to the Telugu Film Industry Employees’ Welfare Committee Account.

Why This Matters

The completion of CBFC certification allows the multi-lingual feature to proceed with its scheduled rollout across Hindi-speaking circuits. The timeline shows that while the original Kannada print completed censorship nearly two weeks earlier on August 13, the Hindi dub required final review and trims until the eve of release. In southern markets such as Telangana, theatrical exhibition terms were finalized alongside governmental permission for temporary price increases and a mandatory contribution to the industry’s welfare fund.

What to Watch Next

With certification secured and ticket sales underway across territories, the film moves into its general theatrical release starting August 26. In Telangana, the revised ticket pricing will remain active through September 4 under the state government’s directives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What certification did the Hindi version of Toxic receive?

The CBFC granted the Hindi dubbed version an ‘A’ (Adult) certificate following dialogue edits, muting, and scene trims.

What is the certified runtime of Toxic?

The censor certificate lists the official runtime as 194.12 minutes, which translates to 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 12 seconds.

What specific cuts were requested for the Hindi release?

The CBFC requested the muting of an offensive dialogue in the first half and an abusive dialogue toward a child in the second half, replacement of an abusive word and an obscene dialogue, the reduction of a drug abuse scene, and the update of a Tamil statutory warning to Hindi.

What are the ticket pricing rules set for Telangana?

Between August 26 and September 4, ticket prices in Telangana can be increased by Rs. 50 for single-screen theatres and Rs. 100 for multiplexes, inclusive of GST. The producers must also contribute Rs. 1 crore to the Telugu Film Industry Employees’ Welfare Committee Account.

Source: Reported by Bollywood Hungama.