Relief for ‘The Kerala Story 2’: HC pauses previous order halting film release for 2 weeks

The Kerala High Court has temporarily suspended a single judge's order that halted the release of 'The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond'.

27 Feb, 11:05 — 27 Feb, 11:18

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Why this matters

The original film, 'The Kerala Story', generated significant controversy and faced legal challenges over its depiction of alleged forced conversions and radicalization in Kerala. The release of its sequel, 'The Kerala Story 2', is similarly under scrutiny, with a single judge initially halting its release. This High Court decision to pause that order is crucial for the film's producers, allowing it to proceed with its scheduled release amidst ongoing public and legal debate.

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Key entities

The Kerala Story 2Controversial film Kerala High CourtJudicial body Vipul Amrutlal ShahFilm producer Sushrut Arvind DharmadhikariHigh Court Justice P.V. BalakrishnanHigh Court Justice

Coverage Timeline

First report: Times of India · 27 Feb, 11:05|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 13m|Window: 13m

Times of India27 Feb, 11:05First to report