Aadarsha Kutumbam censor: Venkatesh-Trivikram film gets UA 16+, runs 2 hours 29 minutes; bookings open for 30 October release

Venkatesh’s Aadarsha Kutumbam has cleared the censor with a UA 16+ certificate, two days before it opens in theatres on Friday, 30 October. The Central Board of Film Certification’s rating means viewers under 16 can watch the Trivikram Srinivas film with parental guidance, and the board’s certificate puts the running time at 149 minutes, or 2 hours 29 minutes.

At the pre-release event, Venkatesh described it as the story of a man who will go to any length to protect his family. The trailer showed a household under siege, with Venkatesh fighting off a gang, and the makers are promoting it as a family action entertainer.

Aadarsha Kutumbam bookings open

Advance bookings are open on BookMyShow and District. In Andhra Pradesh, the state government has allowed Rs 75 more a ticket at multiplexes and an extra show a day for the first ten days.

Srinidhi Shetty plays Venkatesh’s wife, with Nara Rohit, Nivetha Pethuraj, Rao Ramesh, Yuvina Parthavi, Pujita Ponnada and Brahmaji in the cast. S Radha Krishna produces the film under Haarika and Hassine Creations, and Thaman S composed the music. It is the first film Trivikram has directed with Venkatesh in the lead.