Hollywood films often have difficulty getting released in the Indian subcontinent due to their (sometimes) provocative and suggestive content

1. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

The film was banned by India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) due to its ambiguous content and was not released in Indian cinemas.

2. The Da Vinci Code (2006)

The film, directed by Ron Howard in 2006, faced criticism for its anti-Christian content and was banned in several Indian states.

3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

The film was not released in Indian cinemas as the director rejected CBFC's request to remove some scenes.

4. Dirty Grandpa (2016)

It is the story of an American soldier who travels to Florida with his nephew Jason. India's censor board has banned this sex comedy from being shown in theaters.

5. Blue Jasmine (2013)

Woody Allen's Oscar-nominated film is in danger of being banned in India after the director refused to impose a mandatory ban on smoking in designated areas.

6. I Spit on Your Grave (2010)

I Spit on Your Grave, directed by Meir Zarchi, contains scenes of blood and sexual violence. The film was banned in India and several other countries.

7. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Raiders of the Lost Ark: Temple of Doom, released in the United States in 1984, was banned in India for depicting scenes of human sacrifice.

8. Magic Mike XXL (2015)

Magic Mike XXL tells the story of an elderly stripper who goes to Myrtle Beach with her friends to attend a strip party and reminisce about her past.

9. Monkey Man (2024)

Starring Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikander Kher and Vipin Sharma, the film failed to get clearance from the CBFC due to controversial reasons.