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High Court Halts Kerala Story 2 Release? Shocking Update

The Kerala High Court has raised serious concerns over the release of The Kerala Story 2, leading to the film being put on hold. The development has sparked fresh debate around the controversial franchise.

The Kerala story has become an infamous film franchise due to its storyline and the politics linked to it. Many social media users have labelled the project as a propaganda film that allegedly spreads fear and communal hatred in society.

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The franchise focuses on the conversion of Hindu women in Kerala to Islam. The Kerala Story part 2 has drawn attention as critics claim it deals with forced beef consumption, which has led to widespread online trolling.

Several users have mocked the film for what they describe as an excessive focus on beef. The issue quickly turned into a troll fest across social media platforms.

The matter has now entered legal scrutiny, with the Kerala High Court intervening. The court observed that the film contains strong and graphic visuals related to communal and gender based violence.

The court noted that such content warrants an A certificate. However, the CBFC had granted the film a U/A certificate, which raised further questions.

The High Court also cautioned the makers about the franchise title itself. The judges expressed concern that the name could portray Kerala in a negative light.

The film’s legal team submitted explanations during the hearing. However, no final decision has been taken yet, and the film’s release remains on hold until further orders.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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