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Annamalai slams CBFC over violence and misogyny in Toxic
BJP leader K Annamalai has criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for allowing excessive violence and misogynistic content in the Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Speaking to reporters,…
BJP leader K Annamalai has criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for allowing excessive violence and misogynistic content in the Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Speaking to reporters, Annamalai said the censor board must enforce rules strictly regardless of the star's stature, and questioned the impact of such films on young audiences.
Annamalai raised concerns about the enforcement of the 'A' certificate, claiming minors are still allowed into adult screenings at some single-screen theatres. He argued that repeatedly normalising degrading portrayals of women could harm how younger viewers perceive women. He stressed his criticism is not a call for a ban but for greater responsibility by the CBFC.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Annamalai's remarks tap into a recurring debate about censorship versus creative freedom in Indian cinema. The CBFC operates under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and its guidelines prohibit scenes that degrade women or promote violence, though enforcement has often been criticised as inconsistent. With Toxic reportedly earning over Rs 200 crore on its opening day, the commercial success of such films puts pressure on regulators to balance box-office pull with social messaging. The real test will be whether the CBFC revises its certification norms or tightens age-verification at theatres, especially as political scrutiny over film content intensifies ahead of state elections.
Source: cinemaexpress.com
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