Last month, the Motion Picture Assocation of America (MPAA) gave Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition an R-rating for "sequence of violence". Now, censors in India have looked into that R-rated version of the DVD and it appears there's one "fleeting nude figure" that they intend to cut out.
Apparently, the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) in India had no problems with the violence in Batman v Superman, but only with the "nude figure."
According to DNA India, the nude scene needs to be deleted in order for the DC film to achieve an audience-friendly rating of UA, which means "suitable for underage viewers accompanied by an adult."
A source reportedly told the outlet:
The CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) was very keen that the film be seen by youngsters. But some of the content isn't completely suitable for viewing by underage audiences.
While the violence is done in the spirit of a comicbook adventure, the film was rated UA (suitable for underage viewers accompanied by an adult), with just one visual cut... of a fleeting nude figure.
The unapologetically R-rated Deadpool also underwent a ton of cuts before gaining approval in India. Exactly what amount remains unknown though.
The DNA India source didn't provide any further details on the Batman v Superman deleted scene, but I'm guessing it's one of Bruce Wayne's affairs or probably a love-making scene between Lois Lane and Clark Kent, since it's been reported that they are a couple living together in this movie.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters on March 25.
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