Entertainment / Wed, 03 Jun 2026 News18

This 2026 Movie Has Earned 100 Times Its Budget, But Has Disappointed Indian Audiences

2 / 10 Despite being made on a small budget of under $1 million, Obsession has generated strong word-of-mouth among fans. Globally, the film has crossed the $100 million mark, making it one of the most profitable movies of the year. ADVERTISEMENT5 / 10 However, there is one reason for which fans are not happy after watching Obsession: cuts by CBFC. Before its Indian release on May 29, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) granted the film an Adults-Only certificate and ordered 38 seconds of cuts. 8 / 10 Fans also claim that the cuts by CBFC have also spoiled the climax of the movie.

Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 11:57 IST

1 / 10 There are very few small-budget movies which grab everyone's attention and rule box office. One such film is Obsession. Released recently in India, the Hollywood horror thriller has become the talk of the town. Directed by Curry Barker, the film’s popularity has been driven by its unsettling story and impressive box-office performance. But it has also left some viewers in India disappointed. Why? Let's find out.

3 / 10 In India too, Obsession is enjoying a strong theatrical run. The film opened to healthy numbers and recorded an impressive opening weekend of approximately Rs 9.3 crore gross.

4 / 10 Interestingly, the horror film outperformed a recent Bollywood release on Monday. Lakshya and Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil, which is currently in its second week, reportedly earned Rs 78 lakh on the day when Obsession collected Rs 2 crore in India.

5 / 10 However, there is one reason for which fans are not happy after watching Obsession: cuts by CBFC. Before its Indian release on May 29, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) granted the film an Adults-Only certificate and ordered 38 seconds of cuts.

6 / 10 According to reports, a 24-second graphic violence sequence and a 14-second sexually explicit scene were removed, while a nudity-related visual was also modified.

7 / 10 The decision immediately triggered criticism online, with fans questioning why an A-rated film required further censorship. “The Censor board sucks @CBFC_India. Just Watched Obsession from Cinepolis, Kerala. Due to substantiate cuts on violence & a sex scene (mind you – for an A rated movie!), major part of the plot was missed," an X user wrote after watching the film.

8 / 10 Fans also claim that the cuts by CBFC have also spoiled the climax of the movie. Expressing his frustration on social media, one of the Instagram users urged everyone to wait for the film's OTT release rather than visiting theatres.

9 / 10 Several viewers also claimed that the removed footage was important to the storyline and had already become one of the film’s biggest talking points after its US release. “They censored the whole point of the movie?" another Instagram user commented.