The trailer launch of ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goz Beyond’ has ignited a firestorm in Indian politics. Opposition voices are united in condemnation, labeling the film as a tool to spread hatred and target a specific community through cinematic propaganda.
In a sharp rebuke, Jammu Congress MLA Gulam Ahmad Mir stated, ‘Such movies serve a propaganda agenda, sponsored covertly to promote a particular mindset. Their limited reach shows people see through the ploy.’
PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi painted a broader picture of systemic bias. ‘For ten years, there’s been a project to vilify Muslims—shutting colleges, inciting violence, and now infiltrating Bollywood to humiliate via entertainment,’ he charged.
Fellow Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat from J&K stressed constitutional governance. ‘Divisive issues like this arise when we stray from the Constitution. It’s a ploy to divert attention and fracture society,’ he observed.
From Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Minister V. Sivankutty accused the film of a deliberate smear campaign. ‘After the first film’s backlash, this part aims to derail our growth story and badmouth Kerala. Despite national anti-secular waves, our state’s harmony remains unshakable,’ he affirmed.
SP leader Abu Azmi from Mumbai rejected the narrative outright. ‘Claims of Muslims harming Hindus are baseless lies. Law handles forced marriages or crimes. We need constitutional rule amid alarming conditions,’ he insisted.
Set for release on February 27, 2026, the film has polarized opinions early. This uproar reflects how films are now central to political narratives, amplifying debates on free speech, communal harmony, and the role of cinema in society.