Film producers and distributors in Mumbai are concerned about tighter release schedules and increased uncertainty following the discontinuation of the CBFC's 'Tatkal' certification scheme. This withdrawal, coupled with the earlier abolition of the FCAT, is expected to aggravate delays in film clearances, impacting multilingual releases and competitive regional film windows.

The CBFC's discontinued fast-track certification process sparks debate, as industry stakeholders advocate for emergency clearance to tackle unforeseen release hurdles.

Film producers and distributors in Mumbai are concerned about tighter release schedules and increased uncertainty following the discontinuation of the CBFC's 'Tatkal'…