Fresh off its trailer launch in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ is staring down a potential ban in Kerala. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has openly opposed the upcoming film, calling it a sequel steeped in hate-mongering and a direct assault on India’s secular fabric.
Posting on social media platform X, Vijayan highlighted the first film’s track record of communal propaganda and falsehoods. ‘Kerala stands firm against efforts to undermine secularism with more lies. We’ve boycotted before, and we’ll do it again,’ he stated emphatically.
He further criticized the ecosystem that permits inflammatory stories aimed at inciting riots while suppressing genuine artistic critique. Urging unity, Vijayan vowed to protect Kerala’s peaceful ethos from being portrayed as a hotbed of terror. His remarks have raised alarms for the film’s makers, who plan releases across multiple languages starting February 27.
In defense, producer Vipul Shah argued that the movie reveals harsh realities about terrorists disguised as ordinary offenders targeting vulnerable Hindu girls. ‘Those opposing it fear the exposure of truth,’ he told media outlets recently.
Despite backlash against the predecessor—which still raked in massive earnings—this sequel is poised for a grand release. The brewing conflict in Kerala could test the film’s resilience, much like its prequel overcame regional hurdles to claim victory.