Kareena Kapoor’s Daayra, Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe Get Adults-Only Tag

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s crime thriller Daayra and Kunal Kemmu’s entertainer Vibe have both received an adults-only (A) certificate from the censor board, highlighting a notable trend in Bollywood’s 2026 release slate. Kareena Kapoor, who continues to diversify her filmography, headlines Daayra alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film, directed by Meghna Gulzar—known for her acclaimed work on Raazi—has been cleared with a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes. Given its crime investigative genre, the adult rating aligns with expectations for intense content.

In contrast, Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe, a film described as a fun entertainer, also secured an A certificate, which comes as a surprise to many. Kemmu not only directs but also stars in the project, joined by Preity G Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir, Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua), and Yashpal Sharma. The film’s approved runtime is 2 hours and 25 minutes. The decision to grant an adult-only rating to a film positioned as light-hearted has generated curiosity among industry watchers.

These two titles join a growing list of Bollywood films this year that have received the A certificate, including Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Cocktail 2, O’ Romeo, Batwara 1947, Mirzapur: The Movie, and Bandar. The trend suggests a shift in content choices and possibly evolving audience preferences. While Daayra’s rating is in line with its genre, Vibe’s certificate has sparked discussion about the criteria being applied to Bollywood’s new releases.