The release of The Kerala Story 2 saw a sudden legal twist after the Kerala High Court initially stayed the film’s screening over concerns about its content and potential impact on public harmony. However, within a day, the division bench intervened and temporarily put the earlier interim order on hold, effectively clearing the path for the film’s release while further legal review continues.
⚡ Quick Reads
- Kerala High Court initially stayed the film’s release over content concerns
- Division bench later paused the stay, giving temporary relief to producers
- Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah argued the film addresses a social issue, not a community
- Makers warned that delaying release could cause major financial losses
- Detailed court order is awaited as legal scrutiny continues
According to court proceedings, a bench comprising Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and P. V. Balakrishnan passed the order after hearing an appeal filed by producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The appeal argued that the film does not target any state or religious community but instead attempts to highlight what the makers describe as a broader social issue. The bench reserved its detailed reasoning, which is expected to be released later.
During the hearing, the producers stressed that delaying the release could result in significant financial losses, noting that the film had already been scheduled for screening across nearly 1,500 theatres in India and several hundred locations overseas. The production team maintained that halting the film at the final stage would severely impact investments and distribution commitments.
The earlier stay by a single judge had raised concerns about whether proper scrutiny was carried out by certification authorities. The order suggested that certain promotional material could potentially influence public perception and risk communal tensions, making additional review necessary before a full release. With the division bench’s latest decision, the stay remains paused for a limited period, allowing the film to move forward while legal deliberations continue.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available reports and court developments cited by media outlets including India TV at the time of writing. Legal proceedings and interpretations may evolve as further orders and clarifications are issued. The content is intended for informational purposes only.
