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

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

Four of 19 films at IFFK 2025 have received screening clearance, while 15 await government approval, sparking controversy.

"It is most unfortunate": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on IFFK 2024 cancels screenings after Censor exemption certificates denial

The 12th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is facing a crisis after several films were denied censor exemption certificates, leading to the cancellation of multiple screenings in Thiruvananthapuram. Reacting to the development, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the situation as "most unfortunate."

Shashi Tharoor SLAMS I&B Ministry over withholding clearance for 19 films at IFFK : Bollywood News

A major controversy has disrupted the 12th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in Thiruvananthapuram, as the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has withheld screening permissions for several films, leading to cancellations.​Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticized the decision, calling it “deeply unfortunate” and highlighting the denial of clearance to 19 scheduled films. On December 16, 2025, he noted on soci…

Four out of 19 films awaiting clearance granted permission for screening at Kerala film festival

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (PTI) Four out of 19 movies awaiting central government approval for screening at the 30th edition of the IFFK being held here, have been granted official censor exemption, sources said on Tuesday.The movies granted permission for screening are 'Beef', 'Eagles of The Republic', 'Heart of The Wolf' and 'Once Upon A Time In Gaza', the sources said.'Beef' follows Lati, a young woman from the outskirts of Barcelona, who tu…