The concept of film certification in India dates back to the 1950s. The CBFC was established in 1952 to ensure that movies were classified based on their content and suitability for various age groups. Initially, there were four categories: A (for all ages), B (for viewers 16 years and above), C (for viewers 21 years and above), and U (Universal, suitable for all ages). Over the years, the categories have been modified, and the 'U/A' (Universal/Adult) rating was introduced to cater to a wider audience.
| Reason | Example (Malayalam) | |--------|----------------------| | Strong violence, gore | Joseph (2018), Kala (2021) | | Explicit sexual content / nudity | Lovely (2024), Parava (2017 - brief scenes) | | Frequent profanity or drug use | Thallumaala (2022), Aavesham (2024) | | Dark psychological or disturbing themes | Jallikattu (2019), Bhoothakaalam (2022) | | Anti-establishment political messaging | Nayattu (2021) | a certificate malayalam movies