Plea in High Court alleges Kerala Story 2 trailer shows state negatively
A petition challenging the release of The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond has led to the Kerala High Court issuing a notice to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, CBFC and the producer of the film. The court will hear the case on February 24 amid concerns over the portrayal of Kerala in the film and its possible impact on regional harmony.
controversy all around The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond A petition seeking judicial intervention over the film’s trailer and depiction of the state has reached the Kerala High Court. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on February 24.
The petition has been filed by biologist Srideva Namboodiri, who has raised serious objections, alleging that the trailer depicts Kerala in an extremely negative light and could have wide-ranging social consequences. Acting on the petition, the Kerala High Court has issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Central Board of Film Certification and the producer of the film.
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In his petition, Namboodiri said that the teaser “shocked his conscience” by portraying Kerala in a manner that could damage the state’s reputation. They argue that the content has the potential to tarnish the entire region and misrepresent its social fabric.
The petitioner further claims that the trailer narrates the stories of three women from Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan who allegedly fall into the trap of terrorist groups who use “weapon romance” to convert unmarried women and change the demographic structure of the country. According to the petition, the statements made by the characters in the teaser directly in front of the camera may have the potential to create a law and order situation.
Namboodiri has also objected to the title of the film and argued that it falsely associates the alleged incidents with Kerala in particular. They argue that while the trailer itself references stories from other states, the branding of the film story of kerala It is a false suggestion that such incidents originated in Kerala and later spread elsewhere.
The petition warns that the trailer and the title together “have the potential to stigmatize the entire regional population, disturb public order and incite communal and regional disharmony.”
The petition demands a ban on its release and public display The Kerala Story 2 – Goes BeyondWhich is going to be released in theaters on February 27, 2026. Alternatively, it urges the Central Government to consider and decide a review petition within the time limit fixed by the court and stay the release of the film till such a decision is taken.
The matter will now come up for hearing before the Kerala High Court on February 24.