section_path: Re-edit
section_name: Re-edit
paragraph_text: Re-edit
  
  Due to the controversies surrounding the film, the makers announced over 17 voluntary changes in the film including edits to riots sequences, portrayal of violence against women, the antagonist's name as well as muting of some of the dialogues. Subsequently, three minute of visuals were said to be removed for exhibitions with effect from 31 March. Confirming the changes to film, Mohanlal expressed 'regret' for the political and social themes in the film and said that it is his duty as an artist to ensure that none of his films harbour hatred towards any political movement, ideology, or religious sect.
  
  However two days later, 24 cuts amounting to 2 minutes and 8 seconds of visuals were certified by the CBFC, with changes made to various scenes, character names, and visuals.
  
  In the re-censored version of the film which was re-released on 2 April, significant changes were made to address sensitive content. One of the major alterations involved the character of Balraj, alias Baba Bajrangi, the antagonist who leads a mob. This character, originally resembling Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi —who was sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 2002 Gujarat Riots —had been renamed Baldev. Additionally, the display card that originally stated "India 2002" had been changed to "a few years ago" to avoid direct reference to the 2002 riots. Several graphic visuals, including those of vehicles passing in front of a religious structure, violence against women, and dead bodies during riot scenes, had been removed. A conversation between a young Zayed Masood (played by director Prithviraj Sukumaran) and his father during the riots was also cut.
  
  Further cuts were made to remove references to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), particularly in scenes where the agency was shown as being misused by the ruling party to target political opponents. Audio mutes were employed to eliminate any mention of the NIA. The "Special Thanks" section of the film credits also saw some changes, with the names of actor and Union Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi and IRS officer Jyothis Mohan being removed.
  
  While the re-edited version was intended for screening in India, the uncut version of the film continued to be shown internationally. However, the streaming release, via JioHotstar, incorporated the same cuts made for the theatrical domestic version.
  
  Due to the controversies surrounding the film, the makers announced over 17 voluntary changes in the film including edits to riots sequences, portrayal of violence against women, the antagonist's name as well as muting of some of the dialogues. Subsequently, three minute of visuals were said to be removed for exhibitions with effect from 31 March. Confirming the changes to film, Mohanlal expressed 'regret' for the political and social themes in the film and said that it is his duty as an artist to ensure that none of his films harbour hatred towards any political movement, ideology, or religious sect.
  
  However two days later, 24 cuts amounting to 2 minutes and 8 seconds of visuals were certified by the CBFC, with changes made to various scenes, character names, and visuals.
  
  In the re-censored version of the film which was re-released on 2 April, significant changes were made to address sensitive content. One of the major alterations involved the character of Balraj, alias Baba Bajrangi, the antagonist who leads a mob. This character, originally resembling Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi —who was sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 2002 Gujarat Riots —had been renamed Baldev. Additionally, the display card that originally stated "India 2002" had been changed to "a few years ago" to avoid direct reference to the 2002 riots. Several graphic visuals, including those of vehicles passing in front of a religious structure, violence against women, and dead bodies during riot scenes, had been removed. A conversation between a young Zayed Masood (played by director Prithviraj Sukumaran) and his father during the riots was also cut.
  
  Further cuts were made to remove references to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), particularly in scenes where the agency was shown as being misused by the ruling party to target political opponents. Audio mutes were employed to eliminate any mention of the NIA. The "Special Thanks" section of the film credits also saw some changes, with the names of actor and Union Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi and IRS officer Jyothis Mohan being removed.
  
  While the re-edited version was intended for screening in India, the uncut version of the film continued to be shown internationally. However, the streaming release, via JioHotstar, incorporated the same cuts made for the theatrical domestic version.