In a fiery Instagram rant, Swara Bhasker has condemned ‘The Kerala Story 2’ for what she calls a deliberate spread of hatred against Muslims. The actress, renowned for her activism, used her platform to urge fans to scrutinize the film’s messaging closely.
Accompanying her post with the movie’s poster, Bhasker wrote extensively about its troubling elements. ‘Muslims are demonized throughout, and Hindu women are reduced to dim-witted victims who fall for traps and need heroes to rescue them,’ she stated.
She highlighted how the narrative implies vulnerability for Hindu women in certain contexts, potentially endorsing subservient roles under ideological banners. Dismissing the film’s style as noisy and incendiary, Bhasker warned of its broader implications on social harmony.
Helmed by Kamakhya Narain Singh and starring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha, the sequel delves into real-life inspired stories of love jihad, where girls are lured into conversion by targeted romances. Hitting screens on February 27 as ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’, it has elicited a spectrum of responses from acclaim to accusations of propaganda.
Bhasker’s intervention has thrust the film back into the spotlight, sparking heated exchanges on social media about cinematic ethics and community portrayals. Supporters argue it uncovers uncomfortable truths, while detractors like her see it as divisive fodder.
This clash exemplifies the growing scrutiny on Indian films tackling religion and gender, with Bhasker’s critique adding fuel to an already simmering debate.