Bandit Queen, a 1994 Indian biographical drama film directed by Shekhar Kapur, was banned in the United Kingdom for its graphic depiction of violence and sexual content.

The Kashmir Files, a 2022 Indian drama film directed by Vivek Agnihotri, was banned in the United States for its alleged anti-Muslim bias and its portrayal of the Indian government.

NH10, a 2015 Indian action thriller film directed by Navdeep Singh, was banned in Canada for its graphic depiction of violence against women.

Fire, a 1996 Indian drama film directed by Deepa Mehta, was banned in Australia for its portrayal of homosexuality.

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, a 2001 Indian historical romance film directed by Anil Sharma, was banned in New Zealand for its depiction of religious violence.

Sarafina!, a 1992 South African musical drama film directed by Darrell Roodt, was banned in South Africa for its portrayal of apartheid.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, a 1995 Indian romantic drama film directed by Aditya Chopra, was banned in the United Arab Emirates for its depiction of pre-marital sex.

Khuda Kay Liye, a 2007 Pakistani drama film directed by Shoaib Mansoor, was banned in Pakistan for its portrayal of the Pakistani military.

Muktir Gaan, a 1995 Bangladeshi historical drama film directed by Tareque Masud, was banned in Bangladesh for its depiction of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Black, a 2005 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Vimukthi Jayasundara, was banned in Sri Lanka for its portrayal of the Sri Lankan Civil War.

1971, a 2015 Nepalese historical drama film directed by Pawan Kumar, was banned in Nepal for its portrayal of the Nepalese monarchy.

The Cup, a 1999 Bhutanese drama film directed by Khyentse Norbu, was banned in Bhutan for its portrayal of the Bhutanese government.

Dheena, a 2001 Indian Tamil action film directed by A. R. Murugadoss, was banned in the Maldives for its portrayal of the Maldivian government.

The Lady, a 2011 British biographical drama film directed by Luc Besson, was banned in Myanmar for its portrayal of the Burmese military.

The Rocket, a 2013 Laotian drama film directed by Kim Mordaunt, was banned in Laos for its portrayal of the Laotian government.