CBFC data breach exposed movie scripts, censor cuts summaries and distribution deals of 500+ films: Report
The CBFC experienced a data breach exposing confidential documents from film certification applications for 500+ titles between December 2025 and August 2026. Leaked materials included complete shooting scripts with annotations, summaries of CBFC-mandated cuts and sensitive distribution agreements containing unredacted financial details. The breach originated from the e-Cinepramaan portal used by filmmakers for mandatory theatrical certification applications. The documents were packaged and uploaded to Internet Archive where they remained downloadable for several days before removal on October 12. The uploader account used a Russian rendering of former CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi's name.
Key points
- 500+ film scripts and sensitive documents exposed via e-Cinepramaan breach
- Leaked data included censor notes and confidential financial distribution agreements
- Documents remained publicly accessible on Internet Archive for days
- Breach covers 9-month period of film certification applications
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