Kerala High Court Issues Notice to Producer Over 'The Kerala Story 2' Title and Certification
The Kerala High Court issued an urgent notice to filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah regarding a petition challenging the certification and title of the film 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.' The plea seeks removal of 'Kerala' from the title, alleging the film portrays the state negatively and may disrupt communal harmony. The petitioner also requested to include Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, citing the film's OTT release on ZEE5 and social media hostility towards Keralites. The court acknowledged the film's release but agreed to consider the case further.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 27%, Centre 66%, Right 7%). Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- httpswwwoutlookindiacom— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present legal and cultural perspectives without overt political framing. They include viewpoints from the petitioner challenging the film's portrayal of Kerala and the court's procedural responses. Coverage focuses on judicial actions and certification disputes, reflecting concerns about state reputation and communal harmony, without partisan commentary or political alignment.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral and factual, emphasizing legal proceedings and challenges without emotional language. Reporting highlights the petitioner's concerns and the court's deliberations, maintaining an objective stance. There is no evident positive or negative sentiment toward the film or the petitioner, focusing instead on the procedural aspects of the case.
How 4 sources covered this story
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