Women’s commission objects to sexist takes in Mammootty’s Kasaba

The film has misogynistic dialogues such as Mammootty telling his junior in uniform that he could stop her menstrual cycle whenever he wants. While the 64-year-old actor has not commented on the controversy, the film is being criticised for his chauvinistic role.

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The film has made record numbers at box office. While talking about the dialogues, Dr A Prathibha, who heads the censor board in Kerala, reportedly said the language used in the film “doesn’t come under cuss words.”

While reviewing Kasaba, Indian Express.com had pointed out how the film revives the dangerous trend of hapless women and sexist lead actors.

Meanwhile, the film’s director Nidhin Renji Panicker told the news channel that his film “only reflects the reality in Indian society.”