Just as the dust seemed to settle on the 2023 blockbuster The Kerala Story, filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah has returned to stir the national conscience—and the social media pot. On February 16, 2026the trailer for the sequel, titled ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond’was released, and within hours, it became the most debated piece of content in India.
The film, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singhpromises to be even more “explosive” than its predecessor, moving the narrative from the backwaters of Kerala to a national canvas.
The Trailer: A Stark Warning
The three-minute footage begins with a chilling voiceover that sets a dark tone: “In the next 25 years, Bharat will be an Islamic state and will be ruled by Sharia law.” This opening statement alone has reignited the fierce “propaganda vs. truth” debate that defined the first film.
Unlike the original, which focused on a single group of nurses, the sequel follows three separate threads across India:
Rajasthan: A Hindu family files a POCSO complaint after their 16-year-old daughter is allegedly coerced into religious conversion.
Madhya Pradesh: A woman is manipulated into marriage under false pretenses, only to face pressure to convert.
The Return to Kerala: A Muslim journalist convinces his girlfriend into a live-in relationship, leading to a harrowing sequence where she is allegedly held captive and force-fed beef after refusing to convert.
Vipul Shah’s Defiant Stance
Amidst accusations that the film is “election-season propaganda” (referring to the upcoming 2026 polls), producer Vipul Shah has remained steadfast. He clarified that the film is the result of seven months of intensive research and documented court cases.
Addressing rumors of “tight security” on set, Shah noted that while security is always a priority for sensitive topics, the shoot proceeded without disruption. “This time, we do not stay silent,” the makers shared on social media. “Is baar sahenge nahi, ladenge” (This time we won’t endure; we will fight).
Public Reaction: A House Divided
The internet is currently a battlefield of opinions:
Supporters are calling it the “brutal truth” and a “necessary wake-up call” for Indian families. Many have praised the new cast, featuring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojhafor their intense portrayals.
Critics point to the title, asking “Where is Kerala in The Kerala Story?” since much of the plot takes place in North India. Others have labeled it “gross exaggeration” and “fear-mongering,” similar to the 2023 controversy over the “32,000 women” statistic.
What’s at Stake?
With a release date of February 27, 2026The Kerala Story 2 is positioned to be more than just a movie; it is a political event. Whether it is viewed as a courageous exposé or a divisive narrative, one thing is certain: Vipul Shah knows exactly how to keep India talking.
As the trailer suggests, the story is no longer just about Kerala—it’s about a perceived “agenda” that the filmmakers claim is spreading across the heartland of India.
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