The Kerala Story

Storyline

The Kerala Story 2023 is a provocative drama exploring conversion, radicalisation, and identity loss through the lens of young women from Kerala. With a storyline framed as a "true story" though contested, it engages with themes of faith, coercion, nationalism, and survival. With strong performances by Adah Sharma and others, it provokes discussion through a controversial narrative and bold production choices.

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Tagline

When truth is hidden, the story becomes the crime.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Released on 5 May 2023.
• It became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2023 despite its controversy.
• Director Sudipto Sen described the film as a fictionalised account inspired by real testimonies.

Goofs

• The film presents disputed statistics and claims regarding the number of women converted, which were later amended with disclaimers.

Quotes

• "Faith can be stolen, but identity fights back."
• "When you lose yourself, the story rewrites you."

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• The end credits feature messages about the victims' stories and a wish for societal awareness and justice.

Connections

• The film follows in the wake of other socially-themed Indian films dealing with religious identity, manipulation, and national narratives.

Soundtracks

• Music composed by Viresh Sreevalsa and Bishakh Jyoti, blending dramatic orchestral themes with emotional motifs.