Who decides what is offensive in Tamil cinema?

The committees under the Central Board of Film Certification. They follow guidelines, supposedly. But it actually depends on timing, politics, who complains, and how loud social media gets.

Something that passes today might be cut next month. There’s no fixed definition of offensive.

Often it’s less about actual harm and more about avoiding trouble. If someone might get offended and create noise, it’s safer to cut first. That’s how decisions are really made.