CBFC told the Madras High Court why Rajinikanth-Starr Cool was given ‘A’ certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was explained to the Madras High Court on Monday (August 25, 2025) that procedures to certify films, and why Rajinikanth-Starrer Coolie A ‘A’ certificate was issued, making it impregnable for people under 18 years of age to watch the film.

Justice TV presented in front of Thomilselvi, Additional Solicitor General R.L. Beauty said, according to the process, Coolie The first was seen by the examination committee, consisting of an officer and four members of the CBFC, who were drawn from different fields of life to represent the audience in theaters.

Explaining how to select four members, the ASG said, CBFC holds a panel of about 200 members, out of which four individuals are drawn randomly. He said, the examination committee found unanimously Coolie Fit for only one ‘A’ certification.

When the film was reported to the representatives of the production firm Sun TV Network Limited, the latter insisted on sending the case to the amended committee, which included an officer of CBFC and nine members from different areas of life, giving them a very wide representation.

Amendment Committee, Bhi, unanimously came to a conclusion that Coolie It was only fit to be seen by adults, mainly due to its violent scenes. Subsequently, the production firm made an application under a prescribed format for issuing a ‘A’ certificate and released the film on 14 August 2025.

After releasing the film in theaters by accepting the ‘A’ certificate, the production firm can no longer contact the High Court through an appeal under the Cinematograph Act of 1952 and insists that it should only be given a U/A certificate and not ‘A’ Certificate, ASG.

“The first opinion of the Examination Committee was a unanimous opinion and the second opinion of the Amendment Committee was also a unanimous opinion. Both committees were not separate, but their opinion was agreed. Therefore, therefore, therefore, therefore, so, Coolie U/A certificate cannot be given until further cuts are made.

On the other hand, senior advocate J. Representing the production house, Ravindran,, accepted the CBFC’s production firm’s claim ‘A’ certificate and said, the production firm had never given such approval and said that it was a legal right to challenge the certification.

Saying that films with too much violence were given a U/A certificate in recent times, he said, it was unfair from the board that he has issued a ‘A’ certificate. CoolieWhich was being seen by children abroad with much strict laws compared to India.

After hearing both sides, the judge reserved his orders on a diverse appeal filed by the production house challenging the CBFC’s decision.