The reason behind the postponement of Sharwanand’s Bhogi is now clear. The film’s release has been pushed because the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has referred it to its Revising Committee for review.
What Happened
Bhogi was set to release on November 12. But before it could get its censor certificate, the CBFC sent the film to the Revising Committee for a fresh review.
Until the committee clears the film, it can’t be released in theatres.
New Date After the Committee’s Decision
The makers have said they will announce the new release date once the Revising Committee communicates its decision.
What Is the Revising Committee?
When a film’s first censor screening, by the Examining Committee, doesn’t end in a clear certification, or when there are concerns about the content, the film can be sent to a Revising Committee. This is a larger panel that reviews the film again and decides on the certificate and any cuts or changes.
The process takes time, which is why releases are often delayed when a film goes to the Revising Committee.
Why the Event Was Called Off
This also explains last weekend’s surprise. Bhogi’s trailer launch and pre-release event, planned at Park Hyatt in Hyderabad, was postponed at the last minute. At the time, the makers cited “unforeseen technical issues”.
With the film stuck in the censor process, it was always going to be hard to hold a pre-release event for a release that couldn’t be confirmed.
The Buzz Was Right
For days, there had been strong talk in industry circles that Bhogi wouldn’t make its November 12 date, even as the team kept denying it. The postponement has now been confirmed, with the censor process as the official reason.
CBFC’s Stricter Stand
The delay also comes soon after the CBFC issued an advisory to all producers, saying that announced release dates won’t be considered while processing certification. The board advised filmmakers to apply well in advance and not to expect faster clearance because of a fixed date.
About Bhogi
Bhogi is Sharwanand’s 38th film, produced by Sri Sathya Sai Arts and presented by Lakshmi Radhamohan. Prime Video is the film’s OTT partner, and Aditya Music holds the music rights.
