'The Kerala Story': See which state has banned the movie and which has supported it

'The Kerala Story' has led to a huge political storm in the country. Some states have banned the movie while some have made it tax-free. It seems to have become a bone of contention among the states ruled by BJP and Opposition parties. Some political parties like TMC, INC and DMK along with some muslim political groups have been protesting against the movie, whcich released on May 5.

West Bengal

The controversial film has been banned in West Bengal. The ban on Sudipto Sen-directed film ‘The Kerala Story’ has been ordered by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee. “This is to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and to maintain peace in the state. What is ‘The Kashmir Files?’ it is to humiliate one section. What is ‘The Kerala Story? It is a distorted story,” Banerjee said.

Tamil Nadu

The screening of the film has been stopped by the Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association on Sunday as “a precautionary measure”. The move has been taken to maintain law and order and protect their properties from the factions, who are opposed to the theme of the film.

Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners’ Association president Tiruppur M. Subramaniam said, “The film has been taken out of almost all theatres. The film was screened only in the cities. Since it is a Hindi film and has no recognisable faces, it will not have patronage.”

Madhya Pradesh

The BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh has made the film tax-free. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, “The film shows how the (life of) daughters who get entangled in the trap of love jihad gets destroyed. It also exposes the design of terrorism. While we have already brought a law against (forced) conversion, the film creates awareness about the issue. This film should be watched by all and that’s why the Madhya Pradesh government is declaring the film tax-free.”

Kerala

Observing that the film is “inspired by true events”, the Kerala High Court has refused to ban the release of the movie.

FAQs

Q1:When was The Kerala Story showcased in theatres?
May 5, 2023

Q2:Who plays the lead role in The Kerala Story?
Actor Adah Sharma