Kerala Reacts to The Kerala Story 2 Amid Propaganda Claims

The Kerala Story 2 sparks debate in Kerala after release, earning ₹20 crore in six days as critics call it propaganda spreading communal narratives.

India: The recently released film The Kerala Story 2 has triggered fresh controversy in Kerala, with many people in the state criticizing it as a propaganda movie that spreads communal narratives.

Released six days ago, the sequel to The Kerala Story has reportedly earned an estimated ₹20 crore net at the box office so far. While the film has managed to attract audiences in some regions, it has also sparked strong reactions, particularly in Kerala where the story is set.

Several social media users, activists and commentators from the state have criticised the film, alleging that it portrays Kerala and its communities in a negative and misleading manner. Many have described the movie as an attempt to create communal divisions rather than present a balanced narrative.

Posts on social media platforms show mixed reactions from viewers in Kerala, with some calling for people to boycott the film while others have questioned the factual basis of the storyline. Critics argue that such films risk damaging the state’s image and promoting distrust between communities.

The film is directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the same team behind the first installment which had also sparked widespread political debate.

Supporters of the film, however, defend it as an exercise of cinematic expression and say it raises issues they believe deserve public discussion.

With debates intensifying both online and offline, The Kerala Story 2 has once again placed the intersection of cinema, politics and communal discourse at the centre of national attention.