Controversy Surrounds The Kerala Story 2 Over Forced Conversion Depictions and Industry Reactions

The upcoming film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, has sparked controversy ahead of its February 27 release. The trailer depicts scenes of alleged forced religious conversions, including a contentious sequence showing a Hindu woman being force-fed beef, which has drawn criticism from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who called the film propaganda aimed at dividing people. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also condemned the film for spreading false narratives. Actor Prakash Raj responded by highlighting Kerala's diverse culinary culture, emphasizing communal harmony. The Kerala High Court has issued notices challenging the film's certification, and the director has defended the film's intent, accusing Kashyap of misunderstanding the social issues portrayed.