Sun TV fined Rs 2.5 lakh for depiction of sexual assault in Tamil serial

CHENNAI: The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) has reprimanded Sun TV for the telecast of a sexual assault sequence in Kalyana Veedu, one of its prime-time serials.

The BCCC has reportedly ordered the channel to pay a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh, and demanded that the channel carry an apology before each episode for a week (September 23 to September 28).

The serial is directed by Metti Oli-fame Thirumurugan M, who also stars as its protagonist.