The release of The Kerala Story has been controversial, and many states have decided to ban the screening of the film while others are praising it by declaring it tax-free.
‘The Kerala Story’ directed by Sudipto Sen and starring Adah Sharma has left the country divided. The movie, which depicts women from the state joining the terror group Islamic State, has snowballed into a political fight. While West Bengal has banned the film, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have declared it tax-free
'The Kerala Story' row: Earlier on Monday, the West Bengal government banned the screening of the in the state to avoid 'any incident of hatred and violence'., India News, Times Now
MUMBAI (Reuters) - A low-budget Bollywood film about young women recruited by the Islamic State has stirred up passionate debate, helping to make it an instant box-office hit in India. | 02:37pm