'Bulls**t propaganda': Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj slam The Kerala Story 2 makers

The Kerala Story 2 - The film was referred to as "a bulls**t propaganda movie" by the Kennedy director. He went on to say that the film aims to create hatred and make money by this.

Anurag Kashyap and Poster of The Kerala Story 2

As anticipated given the numerous setbacks surrounding the first installment, the upcoming Bollywood film, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, is making headlines for a variety of reasons. Actor Prakash Raj and director Anurag Kashyap have now harshly criticized the Vipul Amrutlal Shah-supported sequel, which is slated to release on February 27, 2026.

What did Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj say about The Kerala Story 2?

The film was referred to as "a bulls**t propaganda movie" by the Kennedy director. He went on to say that the film aims to create hatred and make money by this. "The maker is a greedy person. Aise to log Khichdi bhi nahi khilate jaisa movie mein Beef khila rahe hai (People don't even feed Khichdi like they are feeding beef in the movie)," he said. When Anurag landed at Cochin Airport for the 70th Filmfare Awards, he told the reporters this in response to their questions about his thoughts on the movie.

Meanwhile, Prakash Raj dropped a post in X saying "The real Kerala Story is how pork, beef and fish coexist with vegetarian sadya and all of them live in harmony".

Also Read: The Kerala Story 2 trailer review: Loud, alarmist dive that swaps storytelling for divisive sensationalism

What is beef-related controversy in The Kerala Story 2?

With this follow-up, director Kamakhya Narayan Singh hopes to broaden the marketability of "Love Jihad" again. While the first film concentrated solely on Kerala, the Kerala Story 2 simultaneously targets the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala. The primary belief of this film is that, during the next 25 years, Sharia law would turn India into an Islamic state.

A scene in the trailer that depicts a group of Muslims pressuring a woman to consume beef has gone viral on social media, receiving increasing amounts of criticism every day, particularly from Keralites. A number of social media celebrities posted sarcastic videos demonstrating how Malayalis actually like eating beef rather than having it forced upon them. Additionally, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan posted on social media about this, and celebrities as well as other online users shared it as well. "The news regarding the release of a sequel to “The Kerala Story”- a film specifically designed to sow seeds of hatred and insult the state’s secular tradition- must be viewed with extreme gravity," he wrote beneath the post.

What is Kerala High Court's move against The Kerala Story 2?

In response to a petition filed by Sreedev Namboodiri of Kannavam in the Kannur district, the Kerala High Court recently sent notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Union Government, and the producers of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The petition seeks to revoke the film's certification and mandate changes, including a reexamination of the title.

In the writ petition, the petitioner named producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the CBFC, and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting as defendants. All respondents received notifications from a bench led by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who also scheduled a hearing for February 24.

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond FAQs -

Q: When is The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond releasing?

A: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is scheduled to release in cinemas on February 27, 2026. The trailer was released in mid-February, building anticipation for its late-month debut.

Q: Who is the director of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond?

A: Unlike The Kerala Story which was directed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is directed by National Award winner Kamakhya Narayan Singh. It is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under his banner, Sunshine Pictures.

Q: Who is in the cast of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond?

A: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond features a fresh lead cast, moving away from the original actors. It stars popular television faces Ulka Gupta (as Surekha), Aditi Bhatia (as Divya), and Aishwarya Ojha (as Neha).

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