Bollywood News: Yami Gautam Dhar’s upcoming horror comedy Nayyi Navelli has completed its certification process, but not without a few changes requested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate after its makers implemented modifications to certain dialogues, visuals and disclaimers.
According to a report published on October 15, 2026, the CBFC’s Examining Committee requested changes to several portions of the film before granting clearance. The most notable modification involves 57 seconds of dialogue spoken by Yami’s character, Mohini. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 16.
CBFC Censors 57 Seconds of Yami Gautam’s Dialogue
One of the key changes concerns a dialogue delivered by Yami Gautam Dhar in her role as Mohini. The CBFC asked the filmmakers to suitably modify the dialogue wherever it appeared in the movie.
Following this instruction, a total of 57 seconds of dialogue was censored or modified. The exact words involved and the specific reason behind the board’s objection have not been detailed in the published report.
The change has attracted attention because dialogue modifications can become a talking point when a film approaches its theatrical release. However, without further information about the original lines, it would be premature to speculate about the content or the board’s reasoning.
Opening Disclaimer Rewritten
The CBFC also asked the makers to redraft the opening disclaimer. The revised notice clarifies that the film is a work of fiction and states that the filmmakers abide by the applicable rules.
Opening disclaimers are used to provide context to audiences before a film begins. In the case of Nayyi Navelli, the updated wording was among the requirements completed during the certification process.
The filmmakers incorporated the requested changes before the movie received its final clearance.
Climax Visual and Background Music Modified
The changes were not limited to dialogue and text. The Examining Committee also asked the filmmakers to suitably modify a visual appearing in the climax.
The background music accompanying the relevant portion was also required to be modified. The report does not provide further details about the sequence or explain what exactly was changed in the visual and its accompanying music.
These adjustments were completed as part of the overall process of securing certification for the horror comedy.
Static Notice Added to Masala-Eating Scenes
Another change involved the film’s masala-eating visuals. The CBFC asked the makers to add a static notice wherever these scenes appeared.
In addition, the board directed the filmmakers to include an anti-drug disclaimer at the beginning of the movie. Both requirements formed part of the changes made before certification.
The available report does not explain the specific reason for the notice accompanying the masala-eating scenes. Therefore, the requirement should be understood as a reported certification condition rather than an indication of any broader restriction.
Nayyi Navelli Gets U/A 16+ Certificate
After the requested modifications were completed, Nayyi Navelli received CBFC clearance on October 12, 2026. The film has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate.
Its certified runtime is 138 minutes, equivalent to 2 hours and 18 minutes. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 16, 2026.
The certification clears the way for the movie’s planned release, with the theatrical version reflecting the changes requested by the board.
Yami Gautam Leads the Horror Comedy
Alongside Yami Gautam Dhar, Nayyi Navelli features Addinath M Kothare, Anurag Thakur and Sunita Rajwar, among others. The film combines horror and comedy, bringing Yami back to the big screen in a project that has drawn attention ahead of its release.
Yami has earned recognition for performances in films such as Article 370. Her role as Mohini in Nayyi Navelli adds another project to her filmography, with audiences now waiting to see how the horror-comedy premise unfolds on screen.
The movie’s certification-related changes have become a notable part of the conversation ahead of its release. While 57 seconds of dialogue were modified, the makers also addressed the requested changes to the climax, background music and disclaimers.
With the certification process complete, Nayyi Navelli is set to reach cinemas on October 16. Audience response to the film will become clearer after its theatrical debut.
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