The Kerala High Court on Tuesday raised serious questions over the certification granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the contentious film The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond. The Court said it could watch the film before deciding on three petitions searching for a stay on its release and cancellation of its certification.
Kerala HC questions CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2; court to observe film before verdict
Hearing the matter, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that the CBFC has a vital responsibility, particularly when a movie portrays a secular State like Kerala through what petitioners describe as a communal lens.
“Kerala is so secular. It lives with total harmony but have you ever considered this when something is portrayed as happening all around the state? There’s a fallacious indication and might even incite passion and that’s when the censor board (CBFC) is available in picture,” the judge remarked.
The Court noted that for the reason that film claims to be inspired by true events, the apprehensions raised by petitioners can’t be dismissed outright. “The film is projected as being inspired by true events and that, prima facie shows that the concerns raised by the petitioners appear to have some justification,” Justice Thomas said.
He further identified that including the name ‘Kerala’ within the title heightens public concern. “Apprehensions of individuals in Kerala can’t be ignored because you may have given the name Kerala… you say it’s inspired by true events and named it Kerala, which might create some communal tension,” he observed.
Senior Advocate S. Sreekumar, appearing for the producers, agreed to remove existing teasers until the Court delivers its verdict and offered to rearrange a special screening for the judge. The Court is predicted to view the film before proceeding further.
The sequel follows the controversial The Kerala Story, which depicted women from Kerala allegedly recruited into ISIS. Petitioners have argued that the sequel’s promotional material — including the tagline “ab sahenge nahin… ladenge” — could incite confrontation and disturb public order.
Multiple pleas challenge the CBFC’s certification under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, alleging misrepresentation, regional vilification and potential communal disharmony. The matter shall be heard further after the screening is scheduled.
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