The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has refused to certify the Malayalam film Ka Bodyscapes, saying it glorified “the subject of gay and homosexual relationship” and portrayed the Hindu religion in a derogatory manner by showing Hanuman “in poor light as gay”.

It also objected to the portrayal of a Muslim woman masturbating.

The move came days after the CBFC refused to clear the film Lipstick Under My Burkha as the “story is lady-oriented”.