The Kerala Story 2 Controversy: The trailer of The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond has sparked strong reactions shortly after its release. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticised the upcoming Hindi film, calling it false propaganda and a threat to secularism. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on February 27, 2026. However, even before its theatrical release, it has become the centre of political debate.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Slams The Kerala Story 2
In an official statement, Pinarayi Vijayan expressed serious concern over the second instalment of the film. He said the first part was made with the “agenda of spreading hatred against Kerala and insulting our secular traditions.” The Chief Minister further stated, “Those who fear Kerala’s model of brotherhood and secularism are the forces behind these continued hate campaigns. Sangh Parivar had circulated this ludicrous and false narrative of The Kerala Story. They spread misleading propaganda by portraying even mutually agreed-upon marriages as forced religious conversion. They view Kerala with hostility because it is a land without communal riots, where people belonging to different religions coexist with mutual respect and cooperation. These forces, which try to shatter the peace and harmony of our land, are the true enemies of our state.”
What Is The Kerala Story 2 About?
The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. According to the makers, the film is inspired by real cases from the Indian legal system. The trailer shows the stories of three Hindu girls from different states who are allegedly forced into religious conversion under various circumstances. The narrative includes cases involving alleged forced marriages, betrayal and abuse. The film stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia and Aishwarya Ojha in key roles.
The Kerala Story Controversy: The first film, The Kerala Story, also faced controversy and political opposition at the time of its release. Despite bans and protests in some regions, it performed strongly at the box office, reportedly earning over Rs 300 crore worldwide.