Following the massive success of ‘The Kerala Story’ in 2023, filmmakers have unleashed the trailer for its sequel, ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’, on Tuesday. This gripping preview doesn’t hold back, launching with a stark warning about India’s potential fate as an Islamic state in the coming 25 years. It’s a narrative designed to provoke thought and stir emotions nationwide.
The film spans stories from diverse regions, focusing on three young Hindu women ensnared in webs of manipulation. Rajasthan kicks off with a heart-wrenching police complaint: a family accuses perpetrators of targeting their 16-year-old for forced conversion, capturing the terror of parental helplessness.
Madhya Pradesh’s arc reveals the perils of love jihad, where a girl is deceived into marriage and then pressured to convert. Her solitude amid betrayal is depicted with haunting realism, evoking empathy from every viewer.
Down in Kerala, an interfaith relationship sours quickly. A Muslim man’s push for cohabitation meets resistance from his Hindu partner clinging to her traditions, unraveling into a storm of discord.
Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia lead the cast under Kamakhya Narayan Singh’s direction. Vipul Amrutlal Shah produces alongside co-producer Ashin A. Shah for Sunshine Pictures. Set for release on February 27, 2026, ‘The Kerala Story 2’ looks poised to challenge societal norms and ignite debates on religious freedom in modern India.