Kerala Story 2 Faces Legal Challenges, Censorship Cuts Ahead of Release

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, set for release on February 27, faces legal challenges and censorship scrutiny in Kerala. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approved the film with 16 cuts, including reductions in scenes of sexual violence and controversial dialogues. Multiple petitions in Kerala High Court contest the film's certification and title, alleging it maligns Kerala and promotes communal tensions. The court has sought to screen the film but noted the makers' reluctance. The producers deny teaser removal claims and assert the film is based on researched incidents. The Centre supports the CBFC's certification, emphasizing creative freedom, while the court has directed the makers to withhold release until hearings conclude.