The Kerala Story 2 trailer reactions: Glimpse of Aditi Bhatia-Ulka Gupta’s film draws mixed response, some term it ‘propaganda’
The Kerala Story 2 trailer: Netizens have a mixed reaction to Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s drama film as some praised the alarming love jihad tone, while others termed it just ‘another propaganda film.’
Last Updated: 02.16 PM, Feb 17, 2026
The Kerala Story 2 trailer has just dropped online, and fans are excited to witness another hard-hitting tale of religious violence and identity crises. Featuring the trio of Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha, and Ulka Gupta, the second installment of the controversial film The Kerala Story is gearing up for its theatrical premiere in February. Netizens have a mixed reaction to Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s crime drama film as some hailed the efforts to raise awareness on the alarming love jihad crisis, while some limited it as just ‘another propaganda film.’
How netizens react to The Kerala Story 2 trailer?
Vipul Amrutlal Shah (as the producer) is back with the sequel to his 2023 crime drama film titled The Kerala Story. While the first installment featured Adah Sharma as a Hindu woman being forcibly converted into Islam and centered around her identity crisis and brainwashing, the upcoming installment widens its narrative with three female protagonists. As The Kerala Story 2 trailer is finally out, netizens have shared their reviews on the same. While some called it a must-watch and eye-opener film, others criticized its propaganda themes that might spread communal hate and bias.
A fan expressed excitement to watch the movie and also gave a thumbs up to the bold narrative. “This trailer gave me goosebumps! Can’t wait to watch the full movie,” shared a netizen. Another said, “It is very hard hitting harsh reality.”
Some netizens raised concerns over the title, as the storyline does not solely refer to Kerala but also centers around other states. Many fans missed Adah Sharma’s charm in the sequel. A netizen added, “Adah Sharma as a terrorist in part 1 was fire, should have continued that story because we all have connected with that and her acting.”
Citing the central theme of Love Jihad, a fan wrote, “This film exposes the harsh reality of Hindu girls who were trapped in love jihad.”
Praising the spine chilling backdrop and tension, a netizen shared, ”Part 2 goes 1 step bolder this time trailer, casting plus BGM by Mannan Shah is just bang on.”
Several viewers expressed concerns over the film’s propaganda themes that might disrupt the social harmony and called it an unnecessary film against a particular religion in the name of love jihad. “This is totally a propaganda film and creates religious tension,” wrote a user. Another called out its dirty politics and shared, “showing sufferings of women, like domestic violence, sexual assault, and forced conversions JUST to push religious hatred as if women dont face this everywhere despite of religion!! using women's suffering for propaganda and politics is disgusting.”
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What is The Kerala Story 2 about and who plays the lead?
Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story 2 brings back themes of love jihad, forced religious conversions, and violent abuse in an unsettling tale. The story centers around three young women, who get trapped in a dark game of manipulation and religious conversion. Set against the backdrop of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala, the upcoming crime drama film features Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha, and Ulka Gupta in the lead. The Kerala Story 2 unleashes its haunting tale on February 27 in the theaters.
The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond FAQs
Q: When will The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond release?
A: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is set to hit the screens on February 27, 2026.
Q: Who is the director of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond?
A: Kamakhya Narayan Singh directs the sequel of The Kerala Story with Vipul Amrutlal Shah as the producer.
Q: Who appears in the cast of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond?
A: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond features Ulka Gupta (as Surekha), Aditi Bhatia (as Divya), and Aishwarya Ojha (as Neha).
Q. Where to watch The Kerala Story?
A. Adah Sharma's The Kerala Story is available to watch on OTTplay Premium.