Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Padmavati that has run into trouble with Rajput Karni Sena and other fringe groups could get delayed beyond December 1 when it was scheduled to be released.
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The film was submitted for the censor board's approval only last Friday.
According to existing norms, the censor board can take 61 days for a decision on the film certification. Sources suggested it may be difficult for the producers to stick to their 1 December schedule if the board strictly abides by the norms.
Padmavati is based on the legend of Rani Padmini of Chittor and critics, mostly Rajput groups, say the film wrongly implies a romantic relationship between the queen and Emperor Alauddin Khilji.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has repeatedly denied the allegations and recently released a video clarifying that his film does not distort history.
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There has, however, been no end to the protests against the film across several states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka.
One of the more aggressive groups opposing the film, Karni Sena, had also called a country-side bandh on December 1.
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