Keralam film chamber opposes CBFC advisory allowing review, modification of film titles

A five-point advisory issued by the CBFC stated that the title of a film as indicated by the producer in the application seeking certification, shall not be construed as final or as having been approved merely on account of its submission or registration. | Photo Credit: CBFC website

The Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has opposed the latest advisory issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), stating that titles of movies proposed by producers cannot be construed as final and remain liable to review and modification by the examining committee.

A five-point advisory dated October 26, 2026, issued by the CBFC Chief Executive Officer, stated that the title of a film (including its trailer, teaser or promos), as indicated by the producer in the application seeking certification, shall not be construed as final or as having been approved merely on account of its submission or registration.

The title remains liable to scrutiny, review and modification by the examining or revising committee in terms of the guidelines issued under Section 5B(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and Rule 25 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. Producers/applicants have been advised not to publicise or commit to a title as final before certification, it said.