Bollywood Hungama checked ratings from censor boards in various countries and found that in India, the movie is only allowed for people aged 18 and older. In Switzerland, it's open to anyone over 6. In Finland, Denmark, and Spain, anyone over 7 can watch it. In Ireland, you need to be 8 or older, and in Belgium and the Netherlands, you need to be 9. Turkey gave it a 10A rating. In all these places, kids can watch it if they are with an adult.
In Brazil, Hungary, Malta, the UK, Oman, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, and Ukraine, the film is rated 12.
In Argentina, Bahrain, Indonesia, Singapore, the US, and the UAE, you need to be over 13 or have an adult with you. In Lebanon and Vietnam, it's rated PG13 or T13, meaning kids under 13 can't watch it.
In Australia and Saudi Arabia, it's rated M or PG15.
People under 15 can watch it if they're with an adult or are over 15. In Kuwait, you can't watch it if you're under 15, and in Russia, you can't watch it if you're under 16.
In Egypt, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, the film has a 'Parental Guidance' rating.
Finally, in 11 countries like Bulgaria, France, Germany, and Thailand, it has no age restrictions and can be watched by anyone.
This brings back memories of *La La Land* (2016), which had family-friendly content but also got an 'A' rating in India.
Just like *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, almost every other major country in the world allowed younger audiences to watch it.
So the question is: what exactly did the CBFC see in *The Devil Wears Prada 2* that the rest of the world didn't?
When countries around the world found the film suitable for younger audiences, India's 'A' rating seems not only harsh but also confusing. At a time when the film industry is trying to bring families back to theaters, such confusing ratings can hurt movies, exhibitors, and audiences. But despite the 'A' rating, *The Devil Wears Prada 2* is doing very well at the box office in India. Still, the CBFC should explain why this happened.