The Kerala Story 2 Opens Amid Protests, Divides Audiences

• ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ premiered after significant controversy, public debate, and legal scrutiny.
• Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film resumed screenings despite calls for protests in some regions.
• Audience reactions were mixed, with some praising its awareness-creating aspect and others criticizing it as propaganda.
• Protests, including poster burning and clashes, led to the cancellation of a screening in Kannur.
• The Kerala High Court lifted a stay, allowing the film to be screened in cinemas.