‘The Kerala Story 2’, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, hits theaters on February 28. Days later, on March 3, the Madras High Court banned internet service providers and cable TV operators from illegally broadcasting the film. According to Bar And Bench, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the interim order while hearing two applications filed by the film’s producer, Sunshine Pictures Limited, which had expressed concerns about possible copyright infringement around the time of release. The court recorded that the producer had submitted a CBFC certificate as proof of copyright ownership, with the document identifying him as the producer.
The Kerala High Court reserves an order on the release of Kerala Story 2 amid fresh legal controversy
The court highlighted the urgency of such matters and noted that immediate preventive action is necessary to avoid irreparable damage. It stated that “in matters of this nature, irreversible damage is likely to occur unless illegal broadcasting is prevented at the threshold. At the same time, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected, in light of the expansive nature of the relief claimed.”
Therefore, it is necessary for the plaintiff to make redress in respect thereof.”The court then issued an interim injunction until March 23. “Subject to this condition, interim injunction orders as sought in these two applications are granted till 23.03.2026. Issue of notice to the respondents returnable on 23.03.2026. Special notice is also permitted. Applicant shall comply with Order 39 Rule 3 of CPC,” the order read.The events of the film, which is supported by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, revolve around three young women who, according to the story, enter into deceptive marriages and are subjected to forced religious conversions. Even before its theatrical release, the project faced legal challenges. The Kerala High Court had initially stayed the film’s release on Thursday, leading to the film being pulled from theaters just hours before its scheduled opening.
However, a division bench later lifted the stay, paving the way for its release on Saturday, February 28.Despite securing a theatrical release, the film attracted criticism from several political leaders in Kerala, some of whom described it as propaganda.
