Kerala State Chalachitra Academy

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18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Face Uncertainty

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Thursday amid uncertainty over 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible remedies, including legal action, to secure screening permission.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:45 PM IST)

18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Await Clearance

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Friday amid uncertainty over the screening of 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible measures, including legal options, to secure permission, turning the festival’s opening into a test case for artistic freedom and regulatory power.

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India Entertainment & CultureSept 26, 2026

18th IDSFFK Opens Amidst Censorship Controversy

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) kicks off under a shadow of censorship, with 31 films denied exemption by the Union I&B Ministry. The Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing legal avenues to secure screening permissions.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Kerala Documentary Festival Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Remain Held Up

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam opened in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday amid uncertainty over 31 films that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. State officials said they are pursuing legal and administrative steps to secure screening permission, even as the festival proceeds with the disputed titles left out of the published schedule for now.

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