India, July 11 -- Viewers in India who went to see Superman were left frustrated after discovering that kissing scenes had been removed from the film directed by James Gunn. Social media was flooded with complaints, with many fans calling out the censorship and questioning the rationale behind cutting what they saw as standard romantic moments. Several users criticized the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for lacking the maturity to show a simple kiss on screen, especially in a global release like Superman.

The film, which released worldwide on July 11, marks the beginning of a new DC Universe, with David Corenswet stepping into the role of Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane. But despite India getting a same-day ...