Nearly four years after the release of The Kerala Story sparked nationwide debates, protests, and box-office success, its sequel is back in the headlines. The trailer of The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond dropped this week — and within hours, it began trending across platforms, reigniting intense discussions online.
Backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film is slated for a theatrical release on February 27, 2026. Much like its predecessor, the sequel dives into a deeply sensitive and politically charged subject, expanding the narrative beyond Kerala to multiple Indian states.
Trailer Opens With Stark Warning About India’s Future
The three-minute trailer opens with a dramatic voiceover claiming that India could turn into an Islamic state governed by Sharia law within the next 25 years. The warning immediately establishes a tense and provocative tone.
From there, the narrative unfolds across three different states:
Rajasthan: A Family’s Cry for Justice
The first segment is set in Rajasthan. A distressed Hindu family approaches the police station to file a POCSO complaint, alleging that their 16-year-old daughter was coerced into religious conversion under the guise of marriage. The visuals center on the parents’ emotional breakdown, fear, and desperation — creating a heavy and emotionally charged opening chapter.
Madhya Pradesh: A Relationship Turns Into Alleged Manipulation
The story then shifts to Madhya Pradesh, where a young Hindu woman enters a romantic relationship that later becomes a marriage. The trailer suggests that the marriage was built on deception and that she later faces pressure to change her religion. Scenes of isolation, internal conflict, and psychological stress dominate this portion of the narrative.
Kerala & South India: Live-In Relationship Sparks Tension
The final storyline moves to Kerala and parts of South India. A Muslim journalist persuades his Hindu girlfriend to enter a live-in relationship. She firmly states she will not convert, and he initially reassures her. However, tensions escalate dramatically. The trailer depicts confrontations, alleged coercion, and emotionally intense moments, including scenes suggesting captivity and forced cultural imposition.
Social Media Divided: “Brutal Truth” or “Election Propaganda”?
Soon after the trailer’s launch, social media platforms were flooded with polarized reactions.
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Supporters described the film as exposing a “brutal truth” and called for public backing.
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Critics labelled it “propaganda,” especially with the 2026 elections approaching.
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Some questioned the title itself, asking why the focus extends beyond Kerala.
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Others noted the absence of Adah Sharma, who headlined the original film, stating that the sequel feels incomplete without her.
The hashtag #TheKeralaStory2GoesBeyond trended across platforms within hours of release, placing the film among the top entertainment discussions of the week.
New Cast, Broader Canvas
Unlike the original, the sequel introduces a new leading trio: Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha. The narrative reportedly follows three Hindu girls from different states whose relationships take disturbing turns.
According to the makers, the sequel aims to broaden the story from a regional issue to what they describe as a wider national concern. The tagline shared with the trailer reads:
“They targeted our daughters. They broke their trust. They stole their futures. This time, we do not stay silent. The story goes beyond. Is baar sahenge nahi… ladenge.”
A Sequel With High Stakes
The first film, The Kerala Story, faced legal challenges, political debates, bans in certain regions, and strong reactions from civil society groups. Despite the controversies, it emerged as a commercial success at the box office.
With expectations high and scrutiny even higher, The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond appears poised to once again dominate headlines — both for its content and its timing.
Release Date & What’s Next
The film hits cinemas nationwide on February 27, 2026. Whether it replicates the commercial success of its predecessor or fuels fresh political debates remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — the conversation has already begun.
Stay tuned to The Digginator for more updates, box-office tracking, and public reaction coverage as the release date approaches.
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