The much awaited Diwali biggie Happy New Year has been awarded a U certificate by the Censor Board. The following changes were made in the film, as asked by the Board:
1. The word 'Ki' was removed from 'Teri Maa Ki...' dialogue, replaced with 'Music' and buzz was prolonged
2. The word 'Ghanta' was removed from 'Babaji Ka Ghanta' dialogue and replaced by 'Thullu' three times
3. 'Muscular Ass' was replaced with 'Muscular Bum'

The duration of the film is 179 minutes. The film releases on October 24, 2014