The controversy surrounding Marco continues as the film, dubbed the most violent Malayalam movie ever made, faces hurdles in securing satellite streaming rights. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has rejected the producers’ request to convert its ‘A’ certificate to ‘UA’, effectively barring its broadcast on television.
Despite being a massive box office hit and streaming on SonyLIV since February 14, the film’s extreme violence has sparked debates. CBFC’s regional officer, T. Nadeem Thufali, emphasized that satellite rights are only granted to films with ‘U’ or ‘UA’ certifications, and the committee even recommended prohibiting its streaming on OTT platforms. However, CBFC currently has no authority over digital streaming content.
The movie’s brutal action sequences and themes have drawn criticism from political and social figures, accusing it of glorifying violence and influencing youth. In response, producer Shareef Mohammed defended the film, arguing that its intensity was essential to the story but acknowledged concerns about rising violence. He assured that he would avoid making films that seemingly promote violence in the future.
With mounting public scrutiny and regulatory challenges, Marco remains at the center of a heated debate about violence in cinema and its societal impact.
