The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has rejected the satellite rights for the Malayalam movie starring Unni Mukundan. The CBFC has also asked the government to remove the movie from OTT platforms.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has rejected the satellite rights for Unni Mukundan’s Malayalam movie because it contains violent content, which they say is not suitable for a family audience. The CBFC Regional Officer, Nadeem Thufali T, has written to the CBFC chairperson, asking the Centre to remove the movie from OTT platforms as well. The film, a neo-noir action thriller, is currently streaming on SonyLIV and Aha.

In an interview with Manorama News, Nadeem Thufali T said, “Marco has already been certified A by the CBFC. Parents should exercise caution when allowing children to watch such films. The CBFC’s role is limited to certification and does not involve censorship. We have rejected the satellite rights for the movie Marco as it’s not suitable for a family audience.”

On the other hand, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently spoke about how violent movies and shows are affecting young people. He connected it to the tragic death of a student in a violent fight in Kozhikode. In a speech on March 3 in the Assembly, the CM warned that films and TV shows like Avesham, which have been linked to violent incidents, could encourage violence and negatively influence young minds.

During the promotion of his film Parivar, Jagadish was asked about this topic. He said, “Lage Raho Munna Bhai asked people to accept Gandhism; how many did it? So, are we saying people are influenced only by evil, not good? And what about the actors? So, does the audience prefer Tony Issac or Jagadish? If you like Jagadish, Jagadish has never spoken in support of violence. I spread love when I visit schools and colleges. So, if the audience accepts the message by Tony Issac but not Jagadish, then it really is a matter for debate.”