The Kerala Story Review: Harrowing And Horrifying Stories That You Wish Weren't True
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story Review: Harrowing And Horrifying Stories That You Wish Weren't True

News 18  

A film review, in many ways, is a perspective. Starring Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Bilani and Siddhi Idnani, the film is two hours long and is more or less engaging throughout. In one moment you are in the midst of Kerala’s lush greenery and the very next, you are transported to barren nauseating terrains stretching out into oblivion. This comes across in two instances, but more vividly when one of the characters blames her father for teaching her about “foreign ideas like communism” before educating her about her own culture and religion. Kerala Story is a technically sound film and might interest even those who oppose it.

Film Kerala Hindi Kerala Story  kerala  wish  yogita  sharma  characters  horrifying  review  film  adah  true  werent  harrowing  hindi  viewers  way  work

History of this topic

The Kerala Story criticised by religious leaders of the state during Eid sermons: ‘We should not become tools…’
8 months, 1 week ago

The Kerala Story criticised by religious leaders of the state during Eid sermons: ‘We should not become tools…’

Hindustan Times  

While addressing the faithful at the famed Palayam Juma Masjid in Thiruvananthapuram during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi cautioned against attempts by vested interests to create division in society. He said the screening of the controversial movie The Kerala Story and the ongoing discussions revolving around it were part of such attempts. Religious leaders in the state criticise …

The Kerala Story OTT Release February 16 ZEE5 Adah Sharma Sudipto Sen Vipul Amrutlal Shah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Kerala Story OTT Release February 16 ZEE5 Adah Sharma Sudipto Sen Vipul Amrutlal Shah

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the Adah Sharma-starrer 'The Kerala Story' is set for the OTT release, director Sudipto Sen shared that tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat. Inspired by real events, 'The Kerala Story' which has created quite a buzz during its theatrical release, delves into the sensitive and complex issue of …

EXCLUSIVE | Adah Sharma on 'The Kerala Story': 'A female-centric film has never done so well before'
1 year, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Adah Sharma on 'The Kerala Story': 'A female-centric film has never done so well before'

Firstpost  

The actress also said, “I would love to do more horror, maybe an announcement coming up soon, I’m little superstitious so let it get announced.” Adah Sharma and debutant Prem Parrijaa are gearing up for Commando but this time, it’s made as a series that will stream on Disney Plus Hotstar from August 11. I feel really lovely and blessed.” …

‘2018’: The real, heart-warming Kerala story and a monotone of hatred, falsities in contrast
1 year, 6 months ago

‘2018’: The real, heart-warming Kerala story and a monotone of hatred, falsities in contrast

The Hindu  

Recently, the film 2018 became the highest grosser in Malayalam cinema history and crossed ₹150 crore in box office collection for the first time. The Kerala Story is a Goebbelsian film without the cinematic qualities that even some Nazi propaganda films had. As the protagonist of the film says, “Kerala is sitting on live time bomb.” If the subtitle of …

‘The Kerala Story’ movie review: Adah Sharma’s performance marred by half-truths and an emotionally exploitative gaze
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ movie review: Adah Sharma’s performance marred by half-truths and an emotionally exploitative gaze

The Hindu  

May 05, 2023 02:39 pm | Updated 09:42 pm IST The radicalisation and trafficking of gullible girls to germinate terror is a story waiting to be told. But the way director Sudipto Sen tells The Kerala Story, after years of research, is more burlesque than a sincere depiction of the problem. Said to be based on real stories of how …

Kerala Guv Arif Mohammed Khan speaks amid The Kerala Story row, says ‘If there
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala Guv Arif Mohammed Khan speaks amid The Kerala Story row, says ‘If there

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing The Kerala Story film controversy, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that it is the state government's responsibility to take steps against any 'love jihad' incidents occurring in the state. If there are love jihad incidents in Kerala, it's the state government's responsibility to take steps against it.” "The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, is set to …

The Kerala Story movie review: A marveling story ends up with a middling, manipulative treatment
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story movie review: A marveling story ends up with a middling, manipulative treatment

Firstpost  

Cast: Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, Siddhi Idnani, Vijay Krishna, Pranay Pachauri, Pranav Misshra Director: Sudipto Sen Language: Hindi Spoilers Ahead There have been instances of the screen going blank and deep silence filling the room in many end credits of Hindi movies- Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas and Vishal Bhardwaj’s Omkara in particular, both which end on tragic notes. …

The Kerala Story Review: Adah Sharma Film Not For The Faint-Hearted
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story Review: Adah Sharma Film Not For The Faint-Hearted

ABP News  

New Delhi: How do you critique a film which documents the story of people affected by a contentious socio-political crime and controversy around its subject matter? 'The Kerala Story' begins with an opening sequence of a bruised Adah Sharma at a UN detention centre, who during interrogation recollects how she landed up as a trained ISIS terrorist. 'The Kerala Story' …

Indian Cinema & Caste: Can Coming-of-Age Content Change the 'Victim' Narrative?
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Cinema & Caste: Can Coming-of-Age Content Change the 'Victim' Narrative?

The Quint  

The show opens with a cop investigating the murder of a girl student that periodically reveals the extreme power and privileges of the elites, the atrocious and precarious lives of the underprivileged sections, especially the Dalits, and the absence of any moral institution to address the everyday maladies. Importantly, the show deals with the excruciating complexities when the caste, religion …

Discover Related