India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Year

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

2025-26

Total films certified

2031

2777

2837

2687

2248

Challenged before RC

25

46

49

38

55

Challenged before HC

2

4

1

4

10

till date

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) functions in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. Under Rule 37 of the said Rules, the prescribed time limit for certification of films is 48 working days. With the implementation of the Online Certification System, the present average time taken for certification is 18 working days for feature films and 3 working days for short films.

The year-wise details of films certified for t...