‘Primetime’: CBFC Cuts 7 Seconds of Frontal Nudity From Robert Pattinson Starrer Ahead of India Release

Robert Pattinson starrer "Primetime" has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an A certificate in India, with the censor board asking for changes to the film ahead of its theatrical release. The modifications include the deletion of seven seconds of frontal nudity visuals and the muting of obscene words at two places.

The certification process was completed three days before the film’s scheduled release in India. The CBFC handed over the certificate to the film’s India distributor, PVR INOX Pictures, on September, 22, 2026. As per the certification details, the final length of "Primetime" is 110.15 minutes, which translates to 1 hour, 50 minutes and 15 seconds.

Apart from the visual and dialogue changes, the CBFC also asked for a disclaimer-cum-warning to be placed at the beginning of the film. The disclaimer states that the film is strictly intended for adult audiences because of its sensitive theme and disturbing visuals and sequences, and advises viewer discretion.

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"Primetime" is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on September, 25, 2026. The film is directed by Lance Oppenheim and stars Pattinson as television journalist and "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen. Set in 2006, the film follows Hansen as he attempts to take his predator-catching television format to a new level, blurring the line between investigative journalism, entertainment and spectacle.

The film draws from the real-life "To Catch a Predator", the NBC programme in which Hansen and his team worked with law enforcement to confront people suspected of attempting to meet minors after making contact with decoys online. Rather than being a straightforward recreation of the programme, "Primetime" focuses on Hansen and the circumstances surrounding the making of the television phenomenon.

The film is adapted from Luke Dittrich’s 2007 Esquire article "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die". The article examined the circumstances surrounding one of the programme’s investigations involving Texas district attorney Lewis William "Bill" Conradt.

"Primetime" marks Oppenheim’s narrative feature debut following his work as a documentary filmmaker. The film premiered in the competition section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Alongside Pattinson, the cast includes Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Matthew Maher, Phoebe Bridgers and Anna Faris.

In India, "Primetime" is being released by PVR INOX Pictures in association with Lionsgate Play India. The film will arrive in English with an A certificate on September, 25.