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The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond (2026), directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, has triggered widespread controversy. Ahead of its February 27 theatrical release, the trailer showing forced beef consumption for religious conversion has drawn criticism from politicians and critics alike, with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calling it “propaganda” that damages the state’s secular image. Amid this, The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen opened up about why he did not direct the sequel.
Why did Sudipto Sen not direct The Kerala Story 2? The 2023 National Award-winning The Kerala Story was directed by Sudipto Sen, but he opted out of directing the sequel, emphasising that sensitive subjects require thorough long-term research. Speaking to India Today, Sen said, “For the first film, I researched the subject for 10 years. I could stand by every word and visual in that film. If the sequel expands beyond Kerala into other states, I cannot rely on WhatsApp forwards or newspaper reports.”
He emphasised that projects dealing with sensitive themes require rigorous groundwork and said that these kinds of issues require in-depth research and long-term study, he said, adding that without that foundation, he wouldn’t feel responsible enough to handle them.
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