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The Kerala Story

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RATING
8.1/10
POPULARITY
86

Three young women from Kerala-Shalini, Gitanjali, and Nimah-are college roommates. They are drawn into a radicalised group exploiting vulnerable individuals under the guise of faith and freedom. As th... Read more

Three young women from Kerala-Shalini, Gitanjali, and Nimah-are college roommates. They are drawn into a radicalised group exploiting vulnerable individuals under the guise of faith and freedom. As their lives spiral into coercion, conversion, and radicalisation leading to their involvement with extremist territories, the film traces the impact of manipulation, identity loss, and the quest to reclaim their agency. Show less

RELEASE DATE
May 5, 2023
GENRES
Drama, Thriller

Quick Info

Release Date May 5, 2023
Language Hindi
Rating 8.1/10
Popularity 86
Genres Drama, Thriller
MPAA Rating U/A

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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Did You Know

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.

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Tagline

When truth is hidden, the story becomes the crime.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

This rating indicates the content is suitable for the specified audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is The Kerala Story 2023 about?

It depicts a narrative of women from Kerala allegedly coerced into conversion and extremist recruitment.

02

Who directed the film?

Sudipto Sen.

03

Who stars in it?

Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, Siddhi Idnani.

04

What genre is the movie?

Drama with thriller and social themes.

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What makes the film unique?

Its controversial subject matter, claim of "true story", and strong box-office despite backlash.

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When was it released?

5 May 2023.

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Who produced it?

Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures.

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