Mahesh Babu's 'Spyder' passed with U/A certificate

Superstar Mahesh Babu's forthcoming Telugu spy-thriller "Spyder" has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate and without cuts. The film is slated for worldwide release on September 27.

On the film's official Twitter handle, it was posted on Monday that the film has been certified U/A.

" 'Spyder' censor complete. Certified U/A. Also has unique distinction of no disclaimers and statutory warnings throughout the movie," read the tweet.

The film, according to a source from the film's unit, has no drinking or smoking scenes.

Directed by A.R Murugadoss, the film has been simultaneously made in Tamil as well. The Tamil version is yet to be certified.

In the film, Mahesh Babu plays an Intelligence Bureau officer.

Said to be made on a lavish budget of approximately Rs. 120 crore, the film is based on bio-terrorism and features actor-filmmaker SJ Suryah as the antagonist.

Rakul Preet Singh plays the leading lady.