Bench says it will be improper for the court to entertain the plea, since a writ petition and an appeal regarding the matter are already pending before the court

Despite a last-minute legal hurdle, 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' opened on February 27, 2026, earning an estimated ₹3.5 crore on its opening day. Early box-office data indicate a subdued start in Kerala, with expectations of improvement as the week unfolds. The release had been initially stayed by the Kerala High Court before the stay was lifted. Read on to know more in detail.

Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari was part of a division bench that heard the 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond' case.

The hearing for petitions related to 'The Kerala Story 2' has been posted for Thursday.

In affidavit, film’s producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah says the definite article 'The' in the sequel’s title is a reference to the first film in the franchise and ‘does not restrict the movie’s subject mat

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.

The director of 'The Kerala Story 2' has hit back at Anurag Kashyap's remarks, who called the film 'propaganda' even before its release, sparking a new controversy.

Better performed than the original, director Kamakhya Narayan Singh prioritises manipulation and polarisation over plot and dialogue in this strident sequel

Though a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court stayed a single judge’s order halting the release on February 27, the film could initially be screened only in a handful of theatres with limited…

Kerala High Court clears way for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ release  Gulf News

Advocate for a petitioner says contempt plea will not be moved against film’s producer as the movie has not been released and ticket sales are being refunded

The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', scheduled for February 27.

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 Kerala High Court has requested a screening of 'The Kerala Story 2' after finding its teaser and trailer portray the state wrongly, noting that the people of Kerala live in harmony and uphold secularism.

The film 'The Kerala Story 2' has drawn criticism from the industry, with Anurag Kashyap labeling it 'propaganda' and Prakash Raj sharing photos of beef fry in response.

Kerala HC declines to entertain PIL against 'The Kerala Story 2'

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed seeking a High Court directive to remove 'Kerala' from the title of the film 'The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond' and to mandate a disclaimer stating it is based on a fictional theme.

The protesters alleged that the film misrepresented the State’s secular credentials; they urged the audience to leave the theatre and assured that their ticket money would be refunded

The Kerala High Court's division bench has lifted a single bench's stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond'. The producer argued financial losses, and the court found the initial order lacked sufficient grounds without viewing the entire film. The state is responsible for maintaining public order if issues arise.

The Kerala High Court has lifted a temporary ban on the film 'The Kerala Story 2'. A Division Bench stayed an earlier order that had stalled the movie's release for 15 days.

Booking of tickets for the movie was possible and therefore, there was a possibilty the film might be screened in theatres during the day, despite the interim stay on its release, the lawyers said

Petitioners in the Kerala High Court continue their plea against 'The Kerala Story 2', claiming defamatory content, while the CBFC references other films.

Filmmaker Kamakhya Narayan Singh defends 'The Kerala Story 2' against criticism, while BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar states he is not interested in watching the film, citing freedom of speech.

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of hypocrisy and distraction tactics regarding his opposition to 'The Kerala Story 2'.