Mumbai Feb 6 (IANS) The makers of "Aiyaary" on Tuesday received a green signal for release from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). It will now hit the screens on February 16.
The movie was due to have a clash with "Pad Man" on Friday.
According to a statement issued on behalf of the makers after the CBFC reviewed the film a screening of "Aiyaary" was held for the Ministry of Defence last week on the censor board s instruction.
The screening resulted in prescribed modifications to the film following which "Aiyaary" received a U/A cerificate from CBFC on Tuesday.
Director Neeraj Pandey took to Twitter to share a photograph of the censor certificate.
"Finally... this just arrived. All cleared for Aiyaary ... Thank you CBFC India. Thank you MOD. See you on February 16 in cinemas near you " Pandey wrote.
Set against the backdrop of army the film features Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee playing the roles of army officers over a storyline that brings to the forefront corruption within the system.
Manoj is happy.
"That s a green light for Aiyaary with no more pitstops along the way! Thank you CBFC India and MOD " he wrote.
Actress Rakul Preet Singh said: "And it s a smooth road ahead to Aiyaary ."
It also features Anupam Kher Naseeruddin Shah Rakul Preet Singh and Pooja Chopra in pivotal roles.
Plan C Friday Filmworks and Jayantilal Gada (Pen) are presenting the movie.
--IANS
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