Kerala Story 2 Controversy: Where Are Kerala Victims?

Ever since the makers announced a sequel to The Kerala Story 2, the project has faced strong backlash from a section of the audience. The criticism intensified further after the film’s trailer was released.

Several viewers have taken to social media to question the intent behind the film. They claim the movie carries a strong propaganda tone and have raised concerns about its promotional strategy.

Critics point out that the film is being actively promoted in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam. At the same time, there has been little to no promotion in Kerala, the state referenced in the film’s title.

Many critics allege that most of these states are ruled by the current ruling party. They argue that the film, which they describe as carrying a right-wing propaganda message, is being selectively promoted in these regions.

Angry reactions have gone beyond online platforms. Some critics claim that Malayalis are being unfairly portrayed and humiliated through films they believe are designed to gain communal political advantage.

The controversy also spilled into public events. At a recent interaction, audience members directly questioned producer Vipul Shah and director Kamakhya Narayan Singh about the film’s narrative.

In response, the makers cited 30 women who they claimed had allegedly faced forced religious conversions. They stated that these women were from Bengal, Bihar, Rajasthan, Udaipur, Jammu, Maharashtra, Bhopal, Jharkhand, Faridabad, Meerut, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Indore.

However, critics quickly pointed out that none of the mentioned cases were from Kerala. This has further intensified questions about the film’s title and its intended messaging.

Many frustrated viewers argue that the word “Kerala” is being used to target a specific region and community. They believe the name is being leveraged to push a broader political narrative.

These reactions highlight a noticeable shift among audiences. A section of viewers is no longer willing to accept content without scrutiny and is actively questioning the intent behind what is shown on screen.