The Kerala Story has been in controversy since it has been released. The movie has been banned in West Bengal by State government, whereas Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath made the movie tax free. The Kerala Story: Anurag Kashyap Shares Cryptic Post on Twitter Against Ban on Adah Sharma s Film in West Bengal.
Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story evoked sharp opposition from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who called it RSS propaganda . The movie stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani in lead roles. The Kerala Story: Ashoke Pandit Says It s Big Attack on Freedom of Expression Over the Film s Ban in West Bengal.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear, on May 15, a plea against the Kerala High Court s refusal to stay the film "The Kerala Story" - the fourth time when the apex court would consider the plea related to the movie. Supreme Court Agrees To Examine Plea Against ‘The Kerala Story’ on May 15.