War 2 gets U/A 16+ rating, Kiara's bikini scene trimmed, inappropriate gesture cut
The other changes included muting around six scenes featuring "inappropriate references". "One obscene line has been altered, and a 2-second inappropriate gesture, according to the board, has been removed," said the source.The board, however, didn't recommend any changes or cuts in the action sequences. "Makers have voluntarily revised the runtime to 171.44 minutes from the earlier 179.49 minutes, citing tighter narration," the source added.'War 2', directed by Ayan Mukerji, is now a two-hour, 52-minute-long film. The advance booking for the film has already begun. It is expected to garner solid pre-sales business, with high stakes at the box office. The film is hitting the screens on August 14, and is facing a clash with Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'.- EndsMust Watch
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