Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has raised questions over the enforcement of age restrictions in theatres, claiming he saw too many underage children attending a screening of the A-certified Hollywood horror thriller. Passion During a theater tour recently.

Gupta shared the observation on X, where he compared two films playing in the same multiplex. When he found himself alone at the screening of a recently released Malayalam film, he talked about the screening in a neighboring auditorium. Passion The audience was packed, many of whom appeared to be younger than the age prescribed for the film.

Sharing his experience, Gupta wrote, “Yesterday evening I went to watch a recently released Malayalam film, and I was the only one in the theatre. In the next screen, my son was watching Obsession and the theater was packed with children, most of whom were underage. It’s amazing that this film is creating a sensation everywhere.”

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His post immediately sparked discussion online, with many users questioning whether theaters were adequately enforcing age-verification rules for adult-certified films.

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Directed by Kari Barker, Passion It was released in India on 29 May, after being released in the United States on 15 May. This horror thriller has generated significant buzz globally for its graphic violence, disturbing themes, and adult content.

The film received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, restricting its theatrical release to audiences aged 18 and above. Reports suggest that the board has also ordered the cutting of around 38 seconds, including parts containing explicit violence and sexual content.

Censorship decisions have become a topic of discussion among filmgoers, with some viewers expressing disappointment over the edited theatrical version, amid speculation that an uncut version may eventually be released on digital platforms.

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beyond dispute, Passion She has emerged as a strong performer at the box office. The film has reportedly earned around Rs 950 crore worldwide and took a respectable start in India, earning around Rs 1.75 crore on the first day.

While critical response has been largely favorable, audience reactions have been divided. Nevertheless, the tremendous buzz and curiosity about the film has helped it attract a large number of audiences to the theatres.