Those watching the Malayalam film, Sookshmadarshini, will notice a new disclaimer in a scene in the Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph-starrer. It reads, ‘Warning: Violence against women’. mid-day has learnt that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has introduced this disclaimer in scenes depicting any form of violence against women. It’s said to be the result of almost a year-long discussion  following the controversy sparked by Animal’s (2023) release.  
  
Last December, Ravinder Bhakar was asked to step down as the CBFC CEO. Reportedly, one of the reasons behind his dismissal was that he cleared Animal with minimal cuts despite the excessive violence and misogynistic tone of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer (Smarting from the Animal attack, Dec 19). 

Stills from Animal