The Kerala Story - Critics reviews

The Kerala Story

DirectorSudipto Sen
Produced byVipul Shah
WritersSudipto Sen
Release date5 May 2023
Running time138 minutes
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.
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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.
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5/10
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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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.
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6/10
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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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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2/10
India Today says an important subject is lost to incoherent writing, exaggerated performances, irresponsible treatment and propaganda driven storytelling.
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2/10
The Indian Express calls it a poorly made and poorly acted rant that reduces Kerala’s complex social fabric to simplistic characters and sweeping claims.
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6/10
Times of India says Adah Sharma gives a powerful performance in a disturbing and thought provoking film, although the forceful treatment and overpowering background score weaken it.
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