Advani expressed his excitement and told ETimes, “I am so so thrilled with the way the Revising Committee appreciated the film and have chosen to certify it with a UA allowing the film to be viewed by the larger audience.I was very happy when they emphasised that they “had not touched this very important story” and had only recommended a revision of some language in order for it to be certified as UA.”
Earlier, the makers of Vedaa had faced challenges with the film’s certification. Advani had voiced concerns about the approaching release date and the delay in receiving feedback from the censor board. The film was screened on June 25, but instead of immediate feedback, it was sent to the revising committee without clear reasons.
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The director had taken to his Instagram handle to share the news and urged the authorities to resolve this unusual delay. Vedaa producers had also requested the concerned authority to look into the matter and resolve it on priority.
Directed by Nikkhil Advani and written by Aseem Arrora, Vedaa follows the journey of a young woman (played by Sharvari Wagh) who faces and resists a repressive system against Abhishek Banerjee‘s portrayal of an elusive antagonist. With the help of her saviour (John Abraham), this unusual ally becomes her weapon in the struggle for justice. The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia. It will be released in theatres on August 15.
