'Kerala Story' director slams 'DOUBLE STANDARDS' of CBFC

'The Kerala Story' director Sudipto Sen recently called out the "double standard" of how movies get judged in India. He expressed that ultra-violent films are passed without scrutiny, but the films that are rooted in real life are labelled as propaganda and face issues with the Central Board of Film Certification. Let's take a look at what he has to say.

Sudipto Sen calls out CBFC's double standards

Sudipto Sen lashed out at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its double standards. He questioned why movies like 'The Kerala Story 2' and his upcoming release 'Charak' are being labelled as "propaganda" when movies like 'Animal' and 'Dhurandhar,' which celebrate gore and violence, are releasing in theaters.As per IANS, "Our censor board follows a kind of double standard. Many of the governing practices are decades old.

The Cinematograph Act itself dates back to 1952. A few years ago, the censor board accepted the recommendations of the Shyam Benegal Committee report, but the law and its implications have still not been fully implemented."He further added, "We will continue to raise our voices and speak about these issues on different forums. I also urge everyone to speak about the pain and agony that filmmakers have to go through in such situations; we would truly appreciate it."

More about his film 'Charak'

'Charak' features Anjali Patil, Sahidur Rahaman, Subrat Dutta, Shashi Bhushan, Nalneesh Neel, Shankhadeep, and Shounak Shyamal in key roles. The film has been directed by Sudipto Sen.

More about Sudipto Sen

The actor shot to fame after he directed 'The Kerala Story', which went on to become a massive hit in 2023. The film featured Adah Sharma in the lead role. It earned over Rs 300 crore at the box office globally. The filmmaker even bagged the Best Director National Film Award 2025 for 'The Kerala Story'.