The Kerala Story team reacts to the good, bad and ugly reactions and accusations on the film

Despite massive backlash and controversies, The Kerala Story is performing well at the box office. Here's how the team reacted to criticism.

By: Rupal Purohit | Published: May 17 2023, 06:21 PM IST

bollywoodlife.com photo — The Kerala Story team reacts to the good, bad and ugly reactions and accusations on the film

The Kerala Story has courted a lot of controversies and amid this, the film managed to release in theaters garnering much popularity and mixed reviews. Despite controversies and backlash, the Adah Sharma starrer has collected RS 150 crore at the box office becoming the 2nd highest grosser film of the year 2023. Vipul Shah’s film directed by Sudipto Sen is currently enjoying massive success at the box office. Here’s how The Kerala Story team reacted to good, bad, and ugly reactions and accusations on the film.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Adah Sharma slammed West Bengal Government for the ban

Adah Sharma slammed the West Bengal government for banning the film. She said Central Board of Film Certification is the jury for all the films and if they have approved the release then people should watch it. Banning a film without watching it is disrespect to CBFC.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Sudipto Sen on UK release

The Kerala Story is all set to release in the UK. Sudipto Sen announced the news on Twitter congratulating Great Britain and wrote “You won Terrorism lost.” He added, “Shall wait for your reaction. Oh… now British people shall watch the biggest revolution against terror.”

bollywoodlife.com photo — Adah Sharma reacts to UK release

After facing a series of backlash even in the United Kingdom getting shows canceled in the country, the film has finally set to release. Adah Sharma reacted to the big news by sharing her happiness through Twitter. She retweeted director Sudipto Sen's tweet and congratulated the team.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Vijay Krishna received messages from people of Kerala

Vijay Krishna who plays an antagonist believes the film has benefited from the controversies and he is glad it has become a topic of discussion. In the same interview with Hindustan Times, He added that people from Kerala have messaged him saying it is real and has happened in their state.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Yogita Bihani reacts to The Kerala Story being called a propaganda film

The film revolves around the story of a group of women from Kerala who converted their religion to Islam and joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). On being called a propaganda film Yogita Bihani requested people to watch it first before sharing their opinion. She said the film is against ISIS and about the safety of women irrespective of religion Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, or Christian.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Vijay Krishna thinks audience opinion has changed

In an interview with DNA, Vijay Krishna said earlier people called it a propaganda film but their thinking has changed after watching the film. He also revealed many people apologized to him in messages.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Vijay Krishna says The Kerala Story isn’t against any religion

The actor thinks the film is a human story and it isn’t against any religion, cast, or creed. It is just a portrayal of extremely harsh reality.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Adah Sharma says the film is a moment

In an interview sharing positive reactions she has received after the release of Kerala Story, Adah Sharma claims it is no longer just another film, it's become a movement.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Vijay Krishna was scared

The actor was scared when negative comments started pouring in before the release of the film. However, after 2-3 days of its release, he saw people supporting and connecting with the film.

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