India, Nov. 12 -- The Central Board of Film Certification has issued new guidelines and an advisory for filmmakers submitting films for certification, prompting objections from the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce and the Film Producers Association, according to a report published on Nov. 11, 2026.
New CBFC advisory on titles and release dates
The report said one rule in the new diktat states that films’ release dates and titles must not be considered final, irrespective of the promotional run.
The Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce and the Film Producers Association objected to the rule, calling it an unnecessary expansion of the Central Board of Film Certification’s powers.
Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce raises concerns
Anil Thomas, pre...