The Kerala Story 2: Kerala High Court lifts stay on release but tickets remain unavailable

After the division bench of the Kerala High Court quashed the 15-day stay order of the single judge, The Kerala Story 2 can now be released in theatres as scheduled.

The Kerala Story 2

Amid a massive political and legal uproar, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond faced an interim stay from the Kerala High Court ahead of its 27 February 2026 release. On Friday, February 27, the Kerala High Court division bench set aside the single judge’s 15-day interim stay on the film, clearing the way for the film to release as scheduled today.

What's the release update of The Kerala Story 2?

The Kerala Story 2 release was cleared by the Kerala High Court Division Bench. The bench comprising Justices SA Dharmadhikari and PV Balakrishnan set aside the 15-day stay imposed earlier by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas. The makers of The Kerala Story 2 shared on Instagram, "The Truth Demands To Be Seen. The Kerala Story Is Now In Cinemas. #ShowYourDaughters Ab sahenge nahi… ladenge."

However, on ticket booking apps, there are a few theatres that are showing available for The Kerala Story 2, while many cities do not have the Booking Tickets option open yet.

More about The Kerala Story 2 row

On February 26, Justice Thomas imposed a 15-day interim stay and instructed the CBFC to review objections raised against the film. The court had earlier questioned the censor board’s decision to grant a U/A rating, saying it violated the guidelines.

In response, the producers filed an urgent appeal that same day. The Division Bench scheduled a special 7:30 pm sitting, heard arguments for more than two hours, and then reserved its verdict. Now, at 4 pm on Friday (February 27), the court lifted the interim stay, clearing the path for the film’s release.

Also read: The Kerala Story 2 cleared with U/A 16+ rating; CBFC mandates 16 cuts to violence and intimacy scenes

What was the petition all about?

A petition by biologist Sreedev Namboodiri claimed the trailer and title portray Kerala negatively, risk stigmatising the state, and could disturb public order. The petition states that the film also contains references to other states, making the title misleading. The Kerala High Court issued notices to the CBFC, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and the producers.

What's the plot of The Kerala Story 2?

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond tells the story of three women from different walks of life, trapped in deceptive marriages, and their fight to regain freedom and identity. The cast features Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha. Marketed as a spiritual sequel, The Kerala Story 2 continues the thematic exploration of the first film, which dealt with the alleged recruitment into the Islamic State.

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond FAQs:

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

A: The Kerala HC lifted the stay on release for The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, and the makers announced that it is screening in theatres now.

Q: Who are the lead actors in The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond?

A: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond features a new primary cast including Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha. The story follows their characters across different Indian states, including Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Q: Who directed The Kerala Story 2?

A: The Kerala Story 2 is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh.

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