The Kerala High Court has ordered the makers of 'The Kerala Story 2' to halt the release of its rights pending a ruling on petitions challenging its certification, while the Centre has backed the film's censor certificate, citing creative freedom.

The makers of 'The Kerala Story 2' have not pulled down its teaser, asking critics for sympathy towards victims and refusing to comment on Anurag Kashyap's remarks.

The filmmakers behind 'The Kerala Story 2' presented 33 alleged conversion survivors at an event in Delhi, asserting their role is to highlight the problem.