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The Kerala Story

The Kerala Story

Now Streaming · May 5, 2023 · 2h 18m · Drama, Social
Average Rating3.7/10(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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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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4/10
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.
4/10
Filmibeat Hindi says the film tackles a brave subject and features sincere performances, but its extreme violence, bitter dialogue and irresponsible treatment undermine it.
5/10
BollywoodLife says Adah Sharma gives a memorable performance in an unsettling film that is difficult to watch and unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
3/10
Koimoi says Adah Sharma shows promise, but manipulative writing, forced messaging and an absence of nuance make the film a deeply flawed product.
6/10
News18 says Adah Sharma gives an earnest performance in a harrowing and technically sound drama whose shifting timeline keeps viewers engaged.
1/10
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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The Kerala Story Official Trailer | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Sudipto Sen | Adah Sharma | Aashin A Shah

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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.

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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