Kerala HC Stays Kerala Story 2 Launch For 15 Days

The Kerala Excessive Courtroom has issued a 15-day keep on the discharge of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Past, only a day earlier than its scheduled premiere. The court docket’s resolution was influenced by petitions questioning the Central Board of Movie Certification (CBFC)’s resolution to grant certification to the movie. These petitions had been filed by Sreedev Namboothiri from Kannur and others, who argued that the movie misrepresents Kerala and will incite communal disharmony.

The court docket noticed that there gave the impression to be a “non-application of thoughts” by the censor board whereas granting certification to The Kerala Story 2. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas led the bench, which additionally heard arguments from the petitioners in search of a keep on the movie’s launch. The court docket had earlier remarked that the apprehensions raised by sure sections in Kerala over the movie’s launch could not be ignored.

The Kerala Story 2 delves into the themes of compelled non secular conversion set within the states of Kerala, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The movie’s creators have maintained that it’s primarily based on true occasions. Nevertheless, it has been mired in controversy since its trailer launch earlier this month. The movie stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha in lead roles.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the movie, calling it a “menace to secularism.” He stated that makes an attempt to painting Kerala as a “heart of terrorism” have to be collectively rejected. The movie’s producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, had earlier clarified that their goal was consciousness and empowerment. The sequel to the controversial however commercially profitable The Kerala Story was cleared for launch by the CBFC final week with a U/A 16+ certificates.