New Delhi is buzzing with political heat over the upcoming film ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goz Beyond’. Barely days after its trailer dropped, opposition leaders from across parties have unleashed a barrage of criticism, branding it a blatant propaganda effort aimed at stoking communal tensions.
Congress MLA from Jammu, Gulam Ahmad Mir, didn’t mince words. ‘These films are pure propaganda, backed by hidden sponsors pushing a fixed agenda,’ he declared. ‘People are waking up to their motives, which is why their impact remains limited.’
Echoing this sentiment, PDP legislator Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi accused a decade-long organized campaign against Muslims. ‘From college shutdowns to violent incidents, now they’re weaponizing entertainment to demean the community,’ he said, highlighting a pattern of divisive tactics.
Congress leader from Jammu and Kashmir, Nizamuddin Bhat, urged a return to constitutional values. ‘When the nation adhered to the Constitution, such controversies were rare. This is a distraction to divide society,’ he asserted.
Kerala’s Minister V. Sivankutty slammed the movie for tarnishing the state’s image. ‘Keralites already rejected the first part. This sequel diverts attention from our development progress and tries to defame us amid national communal stirs. But Kerala’s social fabric stands strong,’ he emphasized.
Samajwadi Party’s Maharashtra chief Abu Azmi dismissed the film’s claims as outright lies. ‘Blaming Muslims for harming Hindus is false. Crimes are punished by law, and the country must run by the Constitution. Current trends are deeply worrying,’ he warned.
As the controversy simmers, ‘The Kerala Story 2’ is slated for theatrical release on February 27, 2026. The debate underscores deeper fault lines in India’s political and cultural landscape, where cinema increasingly becomes a battleground for ideological wars.