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The Kerala Story

The Kerala Story

Now Streaming · May 5, 2023 · 2h 18m · Drama, Social

Critics' Average:1.8/5(9 reviews)

Box Office242.20 Cr

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The Kerala Story is an Indian Hindi language drama film that follows Shalini Unnikrishnan, a young woman from Kerala who is coerced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State. The film portrays her journey alongside friends.

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The Kerala Story

Zee5

Cast & Crew

Sudipto Sen

Sudipto SenDirector, Writer

Critics' Verdict

Critics were sharply divided, but the overall response was negative. Adah Sharma’s commitment and the disturbing central subject received some praise, while the writing, factual claims, performances, heavy handed treatment, lack of nuance and manipulative presentation drew widespread criticism.

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Critics Reviews

IndiaTVNews.comIndependent News Service

2/5

India TV News says the film addresses an eye opening issue but becomes melodramatic and manipulative, lacking the direction and emotional depth its subject required.

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Filmibeat.comGreynium

2/5

Filmibeat Hindi says the film tackles a brave subject and features sincere performances, but its extreme violence, bitter dialogue and irresponsible treatment undermine it.

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Bollywoodlife.comZee Media

2.5/5

BollywoodLife says Adah Sharma gives a memorable performance in an unsettling film that is difficult to watch and unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

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Koimoi.comContests2win.com

1.5/5

Koimoi says Adah Sharma shows promise, but manipulative writing, forced messaging and an absence of nuance make the film a deeply flawed product.

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News18.comReliance Industries

3/5

News18 says Adah Sharma gives an earnest performance in a harrowing and technically sound drama whose shifting timeline keeps viewers engaged.

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NDTV.comAdani Group

0.5/5

NDTV calls the writing cringeworthy and the acting equally poor, criticising the film for twisting facts into a crude and alarmist narrative.

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Videos

Trailer — The Kerala Story

The Kerala Story Official Trailer | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Sudipto Sen | Adah Sharma | Aashin A Shah

Video Clip 1 — The Kerala Story

Pagal Parindey Song | The Kerala Story | Adah Sharma | Sunidhi Chauhan | Bishakh Jyoti

Video Clip 2 — The Kerala Story

Tu Mila Song | The Kerala Story | Adah Sharma | K. S. Chithra | Viresh Sreevalsa | Ozil Dalal

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Movie Info

The Kerala Story is an Indian Hindi language drama film that follows Shalini Unnikrishnan, a young woman from Kerala who is coerced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State. The film portrays her journey alongside friends.

DirectorSudipto Sen

Produced byVipul Shah

BannerSunshine Pictures

Written bySudipto Sen

Music CompanySunshine Music

Casting DirectorMukesh Chhabra

GenreDrama, Social

LanguageHindi

Release date5 May 2023

StatusNow Streaming

Streaming PartnersZee5

Running time138 minutes

CountryIndia

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