In the light of the Unni Mukundan-starrer Marco and other violent films coming under scrutiny due to the rise of violent incidents in Kerala of late, the Regional Officer of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Nadeem Thufali T, has requested the intervention of the Central government to curtail the film's streaming privileges on account of its extreme violence.
As per the latest reports, the CBFC had already decided not to permit the film's telecast on television channels due to concerns about its gruesome content impacting impressionable minds.
In an interaction with Manorama News, Nadeem 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 doesn't involve censorship. We have rejected the film's satellite rights as it's unfit for viewing by a family audience."
Recently, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) issued a statement condemning the tendency of political and youth organisations to make cinema an easy target instead of addressing and deeply analysing the real issues that trigger criminal behaviour among the youth.
The debates gathered more steam after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan referred to Fahadh Faasil's blockbuster Aavesham during an adjournment motion in the Assembly, citing a police report that stated some students were compelled to hang out with real-life gangsters after seeing the film. He also brought up the topic of movies and television serials that glorify violence and indulge in hero worship, among the various reasons responsible for society's ills.
Meanwhile, Marco producer Shareef Muhammed told Manorama News that he has asked the team of his next film, the Antony Varghese-led Kaattaalan, to exercise caution when handling violence.
