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The Kerala Story

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Shalini Unnikrishnan leads an ordinary life as a college student in Kerala until her identity, relationships, dreams and faith dissipate in the abyss of religious terrorism.

Critics Reviews

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express When a film shines a light on different aspects of an issue, it creates space for reflection and conversation, and you come away with food for thought. What about a film which does exactly the opposite? Rated: 1/5 May 5, 2023 Full Review Nandini Ramnath Scroll.in It’s fitting that a film about the dangers of religious indoctrination devotes every one of its scenes to brainwashing its audience. Nov 27, 2023 Full Review Vinamra Mathur Firstpost Director Sudipto Sen and creative director Vipul Amrutlal Shah pick up a bone-chilling subject but The Kerala Story isn't able to chew the meat of its narrative or rise above ordinary. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 27, 2023 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix This timeline-jumping, messy melodrama wants to depict how women become human trafficking victims of terrorists. However, the film does it in an irresponsible and deceptive way. The Kerala Story goes overboard in excusing certain people of certain crimes. May 23, 2023 Full Review Saibal Chatterjee NDTV A film so bad that its incompetence would have provided some entertainment had it not played so loose and fast with facts. Rated: 0.5/5 May 5, 2023 Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India This thought-provoking film is disturbing and surely manages to leave an impact. Rated: 3/5 May 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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visha Really bad film ! Showing violence only !! Don’t waste your time and money Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/23/25 Full Review Ritesh T "Thousands of innocent young women, full of dreams and trust, were trapped in a dangerous web of lies. The Kerala Story uncovers how ‘love jihad’ destroyed their lives—turning love into manipulation and faith into fear. This is not just a film, it’s a wake-up call for every Indian. Watch it, feel their pain, and share it—because their story could save someone else’s future." Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review SIVA K It is not a Kerala movie. Even keralites didn’t accept this one. This is so suitable for the the northern stated of india. I lost faith in Indian movie council who gave them best movie….. for what? This is not even the kerala film. At least make some sense in the character tooo. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Neha K There is no smoke without fire. I don't know why people are worried if it's not true story. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Rishab P Wish I could give it a negative rating. If the crew had done AN OUNCE of research they would have quit this film midway. Honestly they should cover this film up and never bring it up again. I wish something else was wrapped up so that director and writer weren't born. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Lekshmi P Misleading movie, baseless and propagates hate for a state. Kerala is noway like this! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Shalini Unnikrishnan leads an ordinary life as a college student in Kerala until her identity, relationships, dreams and faith dissipate in the abyss of religious terrorism.
Director
Sudipto Sen
Producer
Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Screenwriter
Suryapal Singh, Sudipto Sen, Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Production Co
Sunshine Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 18m