A fresh political row engulfs ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goz Beyond’ as its trailer sparks outrage from opposition heavyweights. Accusations of propaganda and communal incitement are flying thick, with leaders decrying it as an assault on social unity.
Gulam Ahmad Mir, Congress MLA from Jammu, called it out squarely. ‘These are agenda-driven films, propped up by backroom funding. But audiences are savvy now, curbing their influence,’ he remarked.
PDP MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi linked it to a larger conspiracy. ‘A decade of Muslim-bashing: campus closures, riots, and today, Bollywood as the new weapon to degrade through movies,’ he alleged.
J&K Congress’ Nizamuddin Bhat invoked the Constitution. ‘Stick to it, and controversies fade. This is engineered division to sidetrack real issues,’ he said.
Kerala heavyweight V. Sivankutty defended his state’s reputation. ‘We’ve condemned part one; this sequel blackens Kerala to overshadow development. Our progressive society defies national divisive currents,’ he countered.
In Mumbai, SP’s Abu Azmi debunked the plot. ‘Falsehoods about Muslims attacking Hindus ignore legal justice for wrongs. Constitutional fidelity is key in these tense times,’ he stressed.
With a 2026 release date of February 27 looming, the film’s preemptive backlash highlights cinema’s power in shaping public discourse. It raises critical questions about content regulation, artistic freedom, and the perils of politicized storytelling in a diverse democracy.