Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant move to curb the negative impact of cinema on society, the Kerala government has approached the Central government seeking a stricter censorship mechanism. The state government informed the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) that it has officially written to the Centre to strengthen film censorship guidelines, citing a worrying increase in the depiction of drug abuse and violence in Malayalam cinema.
The state government made this submission before KSHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas. The commission’s intervention came during the hearing of a complaint that demanded immediate regulation and control over movies allegedly showcasing content that glorifies or encourages violent behavior.
Addressing the commission, the state government stated that it has already forwarded the public complaints it received regarding such controversial films to the regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Furthermore, the state has formally flagged the issue with the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, emphasizing that unregulated and explicit content in movies is triggering widespread public concern and anxiety.
Taking serious note of the situation, the Human Rights Commission directed the state government to remain vigilant. The panel has ordered the government to proactively bring any specific movie scenes that promote drug abuse or violence to the immediate attention of the Central government for necessary action.
