kerala story 2 Fresh trouble broke out in Kerala on Saturday when screenings were canceled in several districts due to protests over the content of the film, which deals with alleged cases of forced religious conversion.

The film, which was scheduled to release in theaters after the Kerala High Court lifted the ban, faced strong opposition from activist groups, leading to disruptions and cancellations in cities including Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram. ANI.

The controversy preceded the release of the film’s trailer, which was criticized by some sections of the society who argued that the story could fuel communal tension in the state. On 27 February, the High Court quashed the earlier interim order that had temporarily halted the screening of the film, clearing the way for its theatrical release.

However, protests continued despite the court’s decision. Members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) demonstrated outside theaters in Kannur, where screenings were disrupted. At the Thrissur Fun Movies theatre, protesters allegedly poured charcoal on posters and set them on fire in full public view, leading to a tense situation and forcing the theater management to issue refunds to ticket holders.

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The protests are part of a wider campaign against the film, which claims to explore the stories of three young women who “get trapped in a fraudulent marriage and allegedly face forced religious conversion.” Following the unrest and low turnout, many theaters decided to cancel further shows.

Similar cancellations were reported at Cinepolis in the Mall of Travancore in Thiruvananthapuram, where scheduled screenings were also stopped due to protests and security concerns.

creator of kerala story 2 It has been confirmed that the film, like its predecessor to be released in 2023, is “based on true cases.” The first film also faced legal challenges and calls for a ban, with critics arguing that it risked deepening communal divisions.

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Responding to the backlash, co-writer and producer Vipul Shah said in a press conference, “Neither our film, nor I, nor my crew members are against the state of Kerala, it is God’s own country. It is a beautiful and wonderful state, but if something is wrong happening there, I am bringing it to people’s attention. Once you see the film, you will see that we have not said anything negative about Kerala or the people of Kerala.”

An excerpt from India Today’s review kerala story 2 Reads, “What can an actor actually do in a movie kerala story 2? When the script has already decided who is bad, who is innocent, and who will suffer to make a larger point, there is no room for nuance to exist. Performances matter in films interested in human complexity. Here, the interest lies elsewhere: in driving home a message again and again, until there is no room left for doubt.”

This film was released in theaters on 27 February.