Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s upcoming spy comedy Udta Teer has run into trouble ahead of its theatrical releaseNepal’s film censor board has refused permission for its public screening, citing a provision of the country’s cinema law.
Published: October 20, 2026, 2:40 PM IST
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Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan’s Udta Teer denied screening permission in Nepal (PC: AFP)
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s upcoming film Udta Teer is facing an unexpected hurdle just days before its theatrical releaseWhile the film is set to reach Indian cinemas on October 23, 2026, its planned release in neighbouring Nepal has been stopped after authorities refused permission for public screeningThe decision has brought attention to the film’s subject and the rules governing theatrical releases in NepalThe spy comedy revolves around an unusual situation involving a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and begins believing that he is an Indian agentAlthough the film promises a mix of comedy, action and patriotic elements, its release across the border has now become uncertain.
Why was Udta Teer denied screening permission in Nepal?
Nepal’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology refused permission for the film’s public exhibition following a review by the country’s Central Film Censor BoardThe decision was communicated to National Cine Group Nepal, the film’s distributor, through an official letter.
According to reports, the authorities cited Section 8(3) of Nepal’s National Cinema (Production, Exhibition and Distribution) Act, 2026The provision restricts films considered harmful to Nepal’s security, peace and order, relations with friendly countries, or harmony between different communities.
However, the ministry’s communication did not specify which scenes or elements of Udta Teer led to the decisionReports suggest that the film’s portrayal of tensions between India and Pakistan may have played a role, but this has not been officially confirmed in detailThe refusal means the film cannot be publicly screened in Nepal for now
About Udta Teer
Directed by Aakash A Kaushik, Udta Teer is a spy comedy featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the lead rolesThe supporting cast includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Supriya Pilgaonkar, and Smita Tambe. The film marks Aakash A Kaushik’s directorial debut and is produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.
According to IMDb, “A spy accidentally disrupts a world of secrets and distrust in this high-stakes espionage comedyBig laughs and chaos collide in a fast-paced, family-friendly romp where nobody least of all the hero knows what’s going on.”
Despite the setback in Nepal, Udta Teer remains scheduled for release in cinemas on October 23, 2026The latest development concerns its public screening in Nepal; there has been no reported change to its planned Indian theatrical release.
