Kerala Chief Minister Defends IFFK Against Censorship

3 UPDATES · 9 DAYS · 16 DEC 2025 — 24 DEC 2025

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Latest · 24 Dec 2025

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied censor exemptions to 19 films at the International Film Festival of Kerala, sparking controversy and protests.

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This event covers the official censor exemption granted to four films for screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence; it excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this occurrence.

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16Dec

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

IFFK 2025: Four out of 19 films awaiting Centre’s clearance granted permission for screening

19Dec

The Hindu

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) against censorship and the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's interference.

24Dec

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied censor exemptions to 19 films at the International Film Festival of Kerala, sparking controversy and protests.

Story concluded