Film and TV, explained
From the certificate before a film starts to the numbers in a box-office headline, a lot happens behind what we watch.
This topic explains how India's film and streaming industry works, using official rules and documents wherever possible.
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- U, UA 13+ and A: How Film and OTT Ratings Work in India
Every film in Indian cinemas starts with a certificate on screen, and streaming shows carry age labels too. Here’s what each rating means, who decides it, and how the newer UA 7+, 13+ and 16+ labels work.