CBFC says Toxic YouTube teaser does not need censor certificate after recieving complaints against 'obscene' clips
Updated On: 13 January, 2026 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After multiple complaints were filed with the CBFC over the 'obscene' scenes in Yash's Toxic teaser, the board has reacted, saying the YouTube video does not need a certificate. The board stated that online content is outside the CBFC's purview

Yash in Toxic
Yash's Toxic teaser, which was unveiled on January 8, marking his birthday, came under scrutiny after complaints were filed against it over an 'obscene' clip. The Karnataka State Women's Commission had written to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) seeking action on the teaser. Similarly, a social activist had also filed a similar complaint with the board. Now, the CBFC has broken its silence on the matter.
CBFC reacts to Toxic complaints
According to an NDTV report, sources in the CBFC have now clarified that the Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups teaser was released exclusively on YouTube and hence it does not fall under the certification body's jurisdiction. According to CBFC officials, certification is compulsory only for films and trailers made for theatrical presentation. As a result, any online promotional content that is released on digital platforms remains outside the CBFC's purview.
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