How censorship affects the artistic expression in film

Malayalam film bodies are protesting against censorship following the controversy surrounding ‘JSK: Janaki vs. State of Kerala,’ where the CBFC objected to the character’s name. Filmmakers fear that such interference will mute important stories and lead to self-censorship. The ‘Oppenheimer’ censorship, where explicit scenes were removed, also sparked debate about how editing affects a director’s intended message.