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Case Filed Against Mollywood Times Makers for Alleged Censor Certification Violations

Analysed 19 Jun 2026·3 sources analysed·Entertainment
Case Filed Against Mollywood Times Makers for Alleged Censor Certification ViolationsPreviousNext

A case has been registered against the producer, director, distributor, and others involved with the Malayalam film Mollywood Times for allegedly screening a version that violated Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) directives. The CBFC had granted a U/A 16 certificate after requiring deletion of certain scenes and dialogues, but the film was reportedly shown with unapproved changes and obscene content. Police have initiated an investigation and plan to question the accused and issue notices.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 95%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 33/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • httpswwwoutlookindiacom— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
3%95%2%
Sentiment
40%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 19 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 3%● Center 95%● Right 2%

The articles present a straightforward account focusing on legal and regulatory aspects without evident political framing. Both sources emphasize the CBFC's role and the police investigation, reflecting official and procedural perspectives. There is no indication of partisan viewpoints or political commentary in the coverage.

Sentiment — Neutral (40/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, concentrating on the registration of the case and the alleged certification violations. The coverage avoids emotional language or judgment, maintaining an objective stance on the ongoing investigation and the allegations against the film's makers.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
httpswwwoutlookindiacomMollywood Times Censor Violation: Police Case Filed After CBFC Complaint Outlook IndiaCenterNeutral
timesnowMollywood Times Controversy Deepens: FIR Filed Over Alleged Screening of Deleted ScenesCenterNeutral
indianexpressCase filed against makers, exhibitors of Mollywood Times over censor violationsCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 18 Jun, 04:49 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress18 Jun, 04:49 pm
    Case filed against makers, exhibitors of Mollywood Times over censor violations
  2. 2
    timesnow19 Jun, 04:24 am
    Mollywood Times Controversy Deepens: FIR Filed Over Alleged Screening of Deleted Scenes
  3. 3
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom19 Jun, 05:33 am
    Mollywood Times Censor Violation: Police Case Filed After CBFC Complaint Outlook India

Lens Score breakdown

33/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCentral Board of Film CertificationThiruvallam Police
Enforcement
Thiruvallam Police

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
19 Jun 2026
Key entities
Malayalam cinemaCentral Board of Film CertificationFilm producerCensorshipFirst information reportDigital cinemaMinistry of Information and Broadcasting (India)TheatreCinematograph Act 1909ObscenityMovie theaterKerala Police