CBFC and Kerala Excessive Courtroom shocks the makers of Kerala Story 2

Kerala Story 2 starring Aditi Bhatia, Ulka Gupta, and Aishwarya Ojha within the lead roles underneath the route of Kamakhya Narayan Singh is releasing on 27 Feb 2026.

The movie’s teaser and trailer left all shellshocked with unbelievable components and the Censor Board which censored the movie, shocked the makers by asking them to dispose of many scenes.

Censor Board Lower the Rape Scene, Kissing Visuals By “50% Of Authentic” amongst 16 Edits earlier than awarding the U/A certificates. The makers have been additionally requested to chop down “lip-locking scenes” by half of the unique time length.

Visuals of ladies head-hitting have additionally come underneath the censor’s scrutiny. The makers have additionally been requested so as to add a disclaimer stating that the story relies on true occasions. Amongst different modifications, visuals of accused home demolition with a bulldozer have been modified. A number of dialogues have been modified and phrases have been muted.

Other than it, a 26 12 months previous biologist approached the Kerala Excessive Courtroom towards the movie. Sreedev Namboodiri questioned each the content material and the title of the sequel, arguing that it unfairly targets Kerala and its folks.

In his plea he acknowledged  “A perusal of the trailer of the film exhibits that the story relies on ladies from three completely different states and takes place primarily within the northern a part of India. But, the title and scenes attempt to painting the state in a nasty mild. The film tends to alienate Kerala and Keralites from the remainder of India, although Keralites work throughout India and the world, contributing to the Indian economic system and offering residence and employment to a number of migrant employees from different elements of India.”

Throughout the listening to, Justice Kurian mentioned that “issues of the folks of Kerala about The Kerala Story 2 cannot be stored apart”. Following the court docket’s order, the makers of The Kerala Story 2 have acknowledged that they’re withdrawing the teaser of the movie. The decide additionally remarked  “There’s a flawed indication and can even incite ardour. That’s the place the censor board comes into play.”

The Courtroom mentioned “As soon as the film is launched, it isn’t only a creation. You might be saying it’s impressed by true occasions. It has an incredible bearing…In daring letters, you’re saying impressed by true occasion. And in very microscopic letters you’ll have mentioned the characters are all fictional,”

The Decide remarked “Usually, I don’t intrude with any film. Inventive freedom. However you’re saying that it’s impressed by true occasions and identify Kerala is given, which might create some communal pressure. I’ll watch the film tomorrow. You possibly can prepare a screening of the film tomorrow.”