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Karnataka Women’s Panel Seeks CBFC Action on Yash’s Toxic Teaser as Board Cites No Jurisdiction Over YouTube

The dispute highlights a regulatory gap for online-only film promotions.

Overview

  • The AAP Women’s Wing filed a complaint with the Karnataka State Women’s Commission alleging the teaser contains obscene and explicit visuals harmful to women and children.
  • After receiving the petition, the commission wrote to the CBFC requesting appropriate action and an action‑taken report.
  • CBFC officials clarified that a teaser released exclusively on YouTube does not require certification and falls outside the board’s jurisdiction.
  • Social activist Dinesh Kallahalli separately asked the CBFC to review the teaser, remove contested scenes, restrict its circulation, and pursue action against those responsible.
  • Director Geetu Mohandas identified the woman featured in the teaser as Beatriz Taufenbach, and reports noted the filmmakers had not issued an official response.