Rape scene 20 seconds, lip lock scene 7 seconds and violence reduced by 50%, on which scenes of The Kerala Story 2 did the censor’s scissors work?

Surrounded by controversiesThe Kerala Story 2′ has finally been passed with the conditions of the Censor Board, but behind this approval is hidden the story of long cuts and strict monitoring. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) mandated about 16 changes before giving the green signal to the film, in which the rape scene, lip lock and many important parts related to violence were reduced or modified. Not only this, there was intervention at many levels to balance the disputed claims, dialogues and narratives. In such a situation, the question arises that on which scenes the censor’s scissors were used and why ‘The Kerala Story’ continues to be at the center of controversies?

On what conditions did ‘The Kerala Story 2’ get the green signal?

Amid controversies, the film was passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate, but with the condition of about 16 cuts and changes. Considering the sensitivity of the film, many scenes and dialogues were changed.

Which big scenes were cut or changed in the film?

The biggest changes in the film are the rape scene (reduced by 20 seconds), the lip lock scene (reduced by 7 seconds) and the overall sexual violence and kissing visuals have been reduced by 50%. Apart from this, scenes showing violence on women were also reduced. Also the dialogues have also been toned down.

Were the controversial scenes and dialogues also changed?

Instructions were given to change the bulldozer action in a scene of the film. Also, 3 dialogues were changed and one objectionable word was muted, so that social controversies were reduced. CBFC asked filmmakers for documents to support the story and made a long disclaimer of 2 minutes 3 seconds mandatory. Voiceover was also added with this. So that the film can be presented in a “fact based” form.

Which scenes were changed in the first part?

The “32,000 girls” claim from the first film was changed, violent scenes of religious conversion and ISIS training were toned down, and some dialogue was removed.

Why were these scenes cut?

Scenes have been cut to avoid social tension, objection to misleading data, excessive violence and sensitive content and allegations of targeting a particular community.

What is the whole ‘Kerala Story’ controversy?

The film was accused of targeting a community and being “propaganda”. Whereas supporters say that it is inspired by true events. The matter reached the Supreme Court, where the ban was not imposed, but changes were necessary.

‘The Kerala Story 2’ was not banned completely, but major changes were made to make the content soft, balanced and legally safe. The real controversy is about “Fact vs Narrative”, which is still going on.

Now what is the release and runtime of the film?

After the cuts, the runtime of the film ‘The Kerala Story 2’ has been fixed at 2 hours 11 minutes 24 seconds. Now this film is scheduled for release on 27 February 2026. However, the matter is still pending in the court.