The CBFC has discontinued its Tatkal scheme from June 1, raising concerns among filmmakers about potential delays in obtaining timely censor certificates.
India's CBFC abolished Tatkal priority certification, forcing producers to standard 20-25 day processing instead of 10-15 day fast-track at 3x cost. Removes cost barriers for indie producers but risks release delays; authorities commit to processing marketed films in 20-25 days.
CBFC has scrapped its Tatkal certification scheme
Jun 03, 2026
05:16 pm
What's the storyIn a surprising move, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has scrapped its Tatkal (Priority) certification scheme.
This fast-track option was introduced to help filmmakers expedite their film certification at an additional cost.
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