Sudipto Sen Explains Why He Didn't Direct 'The Kerala Story 2' Amid Backlash

• Sudipto Sen, director of the successful 'The Kerala Story', is not helming its sequel.
• The Kerala Story 2, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and releases February 27.
• Sen stated he researched the first film for 10 years and could stand by its content.
• He declined to direct the sequel, citing insufficient research for its expanded scope beyond Kerala, refusing to rely on 'WhatsApp forwards' or newspaper reports for sensitive subjects.
• The film, starring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha, received U/A certification but faces criticism from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for 'false propaganda'.