IMA Asks CBFC to Deny Certification to Sunny Deol’s Film Over Violence Against Doctors

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to deny certification to the upcoming Sunny Deol-starrer film Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak. The association has objected to the film’s teaser, alleging that it shows violence against doctors and hospital staff as justified. The film also stars Ravi Kishan and is scheduled to release in theatres on November 20, 2026.

According to the IMA, the film shows a father who loses his daughter and takes revenge on people he believes are responsible for her death. The teaser reportedly shows him attacking doctors and hospital staff inside a hospital. The association said such scenes could send the wrong message to viewers and make attacks on healthcare workers appear acceptable.

Why Has the Medical Association Objected?

The IMA has also raised concerns about the dialogues used in the film's teaser. These dialogues reportedly accuse doctors of charging high fees, asking patients to undergo unnecessary medical tests and taking commissions instead of giving proper prescriptions. The association believes that the film presents such problems as common across the medical profession, which could damage the reputation of doctors. 

The IMA said violence against doctors is already a serious concern in India. It referred to a survey of 1,566 healthcare workers conducted by experts from VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS. According to the survey, 58.2% of healthcare workers felt unsafe at their workplaces, while 78.4% said they had faced threats while on duty.

What Has IMA Asked the Film Certification Board To Do?

In its letter to the CBFC, the association has made several requests, including:

• Deny certification to the film if it shows violence against doctors and hospital staff as justified.
• Remove scenes and dialogues that portray doctors as corrupt or encourage attacks on healthcare workers.
• Arrange a special screening of the film for IMA representatives and a medical expert before taking a final decision.

The association also said that showing violence against doctors as an act of revenge or heroism could encourage people to attack healthcare workers. It has asked the CBFC to consider its concerns before granting certification, especially as the film is scheduled for release on November 20. The IMA has also requested an opportunity to present its views before the board takes a final decision.