The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond Teaser OUT: Sequel delves more into conflicts of identity, belief, and women empowerment
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond stars Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha and Aditi Bhatia in the lead roles. The teaser shows that the three women are all determined to fight against religious conversion.
Last Updated: 01.36 PM, Jan 30, 2026
The Kerala Story gained popularity due to its controversial subject matter and high-profile political endorsement. It addresses the harrowing, real-world issue of young women being radicalised and joining terrorist organisations like ISIS. The film received two National Film Awards at the 71st ceremony in 2025. Now, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has been announced, and the makers finally shared the teaser on January 30.
What's The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond about?
The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond follows the story of three Hindu women, played by Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia. Surekha Nair from Kerala (Ulka) wanted to study UPSC and become an IAS officer, Neha Sant (Aishwarya) from Madhya Pradesh wanted to win a national gold medal in javelin throw, and Divya Paliwal (Aditi) from Rajasthan wanted to become a social media influencer and loves dancing. However, they fall in love with three Muslim boys, and these relationships later reveal an underlying agenda of religious conversion.
The teaser conveys a charged atmosphere, highlighting conflicts tied to identity and belief. It examines how religious faith can be used as a site of struggle, using love. In the teaser, the three women say, “Ab sahenge nahi. Ladenge (We will not tolerate this anymore, we will fight) !”" highlighting women's empowerment.
The teaser highlights a shift in authority: three women move from inaction to action, resisting deception and establishing control over their own destinies. Meanwhile, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and co-produced by Aashin A Shah, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is set to hit theatres on February 27, 2026. The film is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh.
About The Kerala Story
Starring Adah Sharma, the 2023 film, The Kerala Storywon two awards at the 71st National Film Awards: Best Direction and Best Cinematography categories. The film features a mix of real-life events and fictional drama, focusing on the alleged radicalisation and recruitment of young women by the Islamic State (ISIS).
The Kerala Story FAQs
Q: Is The Kerala Story available on OTT platforms?
A: The Kerala Story is available on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).
Q: Is The Kerala Story 2 coming?
A: The Kerala Story 2 has already been shot and is likely to be released on February 27, 2026.
Q: Who stars in The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond?
A: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond stars Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia in the lead roles.