The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has said that Sunny Deol’s upcoming film Suryaa has not been submitted for certification. The clarification came from the board after social media posts claimed the film was facing censor hurdles.
A CBFC source told Hindustan Times that the makers had made no application for a certificate. A board official confirmed: No application for certification of the film titled Suryaa has been made yet. Therefore, the question of non-certification does not arise.
IMA seeks CBFC refusal over Suryaa’s portrayal of doctors
The Indian Medical Association has asked the censor board to deny Suryaa a certificate, objecting to what it calls a negative and distorted depiction of the medical profession. In a letter to the CBFC, the association said the film’s trailer shows doctors accepting cuts, performing unnecessary operations, and indulging in organ trafficking.
The IMA said such a portrayal would defame the medical fraternity and could damage the public’s trust in doctors. It argued that doctors work under great stress and that a one-sided depiction would amount to a violation of professional ethics. The body asked the CBFC to refuse certification to the film in its current form.
Suryaa censor row: film’s certification status yet to be decided
Earlier reports had suggested that Suryaa had been referred to a revising committee and was headed for a censor battle. The board’s statement now clarifies that the film has simply not entered the certification process so far, and no censor decision has been taken.
CBFC officials also noted that films are examined strictly on the basis of the Cinematograph Act and its guidelines, and that concerns raised by outside bodies are considered only within that framework. The board has not commented on the IMA’s demand beyond confirming the procedural position.
Suryaa makers yet to respond on certification timeline
The makers of Suryaa have not yet responded to the reports or indicated when they plan to submit the film for certification. The film is expected to be one of the major releases of the year, and the controversy has already drawn attention to how the industry handles sensitive portrayals of professional communities.
Industry observers say the row highlights the recurring tension between creative liberty and professional sentiment, with associations increasingly seeking a say in how their professions are shown on screen. For now, Suryaa remains outside the censor process, and the certification question will only arise once the producers formally apply.