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Movies can entertain, they can invoke new ideas and sometimes they can bring about change. Change of thought process, change of perspective etc. This is a movie that changes your perception of the world we live in, especially if you don't know what sort of things are happening around us hidden in plain sight.

This is a movie which is difficult to watch. Not because it is not well made, but because it shows the stark-naked truth in such a simple and devastating manner. Things that happen to the women in this film which is based on real life incidents are not for the weak of stomach. But it's the reality we live in and most would find it convenient to ignore the truth rather than confront it.

As a film, the cinematography is good, the camera work is organic and not overly dramatic. There are some dramatic shots, but those are needed to set the tone of the film. The look and feel of the film seem more real than fictional. This movie feels very authentic in its tonality and stands apart from typical Bollywood films like Kabul Express, Fanaa or Kurbaan.

The narrative of the film is nonlinear. It follows roughly three different timelines of the same person. First one of her being in college, another of her in Afghanistan and the last one of her incarcerated at an UN detention camp. The scenes flow mostly seamlessly from one timeline to the other. Sometimes the shift in tonality from a happy and positive interaction in the past to a rather bleak and grim present is done intentionally to jar the audience and shake them from their slumber (figuratively speaking) of believing all is right in the world just because they can't see such things happening in front of them.

All the songs in the film are either used in montage scenes or in the background. There is no waste of time entertainment dance numbers or anything overtly filmi when it comes to the music. The background score is used sparingly but is effective.

Overall: As a film, this is a very tragic subject matter. It's hard to make it through the movie without some sort of emotional reaction, be it sadness, depression or sheer anger. The movie is meant to evoke such reactions. That's what showing the truth as plainly as possible does to the masses. So be warned, this is a film that is hard hitting and not a fun time pass sort of watch. Don't go in with a bunch of friends expecting to have a good time.

Go see it with friends and family to open their eyes on what is going on and what might happen to someone they know and love if we as a society don't hold the people doing such inhuman acts accountable for their actions. This is a film that every Indian needs to see. Its an absolute must watch.

Rating: 7.5/10.

Conclusion: There are no negatives as such in the film, but maybe due to censor board, scenes that are showing the conversion to radical thought process did feel a bit truncated. Some moments of the film could have lingered a tad bit more to hammer the point home. But those are minor gripes in an otherwise well-made film about a very tragic and intense subject matter.

Since my native place is near to Mangalore, I know the incidents of the movie are true.

Whereas I am giving only 6 star to this movie because the script should have had more clarity on characters. For example, when the leading character Shalini was taken to SriLanka, she gets a call from her hostel friend who says that they all are trapped. But why didn't Shalini try to escape from SriLanka itself, since she realized about trap? Why did she kept on believing her husband till she reaches Afghanistan?

When Shalini gets cheated by her boy friend, then why did she listen to Maulvi instead of reaching to her mother?

There is no reasons shown in the movie for these.

The script is very well written and directing is superb & with a strong message in the end just sparks some thing inside you.

It's a movie based on true story that needs to be heard, it will give you chills in the middle as the story goes forward.

Acting was ok, nothing spectacular plus the budget was also low due to which the sets and customers looked weak. But overall an good attempt to make a decent movie with just limited production budget.

A lot of controversies have happened around the movie but it's because of the number that the film makers have shown, that is 32,000 girls went missing.

Apart from all controversies the movie is a good watch for this weekend that puts your focus on a important issue of India.

The director should have handled this sort of sensitive subject with more conviction. I literally got bored after watching this film. I think when it comes to rescue operation, Neeraj Pandey is the best director. Go and watch Freelancer on Disney hotstar.

Acting wise this movie is a big let down. Adah Sharma still using the same accent which she used in Commando 3. She literally doesn't know ABCD of acting. It is only Vipul Shah who is fond of casting her in his films. Not a single moment in the film will give you goosebumps. Rest of the girls were strictly below average. Then editing was even worse. Screenplay was terribly slow. All in all a big thumbs down to this bad film..

Keeping politics aside, The Kerala Story has enough potential to become the voice of helpless ISIS brides, but the director messed it up. With such an intense subject, he could have made the movie look more raw and natural. Instead, the director chose to downplay it and made it look like a documentary. The movie has some really good technical values. Camera work was convincing and editing was crisp. There are couple of songs which added some depth to the narrative. But the background score was a let down.

Coming to performances, Adah Sharma nailed it as Shalini. Others were okay and they have given whats needed. Overall, its a pretty decent film but has its flaws.

I watched the movie after seeing positive reviews.

Sadly disappointed. As a Keralite it was pushing the limits of my intelligence and sense to watch the pathetic screenplay. Nursing students molested in a Mall in full public view, in Kerala?? No one reacts, not even mobile phone and online media warriors? Come on.

Nursing students seen taking pills given to them just as if it was the most normal thing to do. Even kids would be wary. Whoever wrote the screenplay needs to get a reality check.

A mother whose daughter is missing for long, gets a surprise call from her later from Afghanistan, and she has for her mushy dialogues, like how does it feel to be a mother.

I saw the Hindi version, for some inexplicable reason all actors speak Hindi with a Malayalam accent and Malyalam with a Hindi accent. You can't be both.

At the end, they say they have filed an RTI to verify their own claims of numbers. It's your own claim! You have to provide proof.

Some good cinematography. Other than that, the movie was a torture to watch.

"The Kerala Story" claims to be a tale based on true events, but it quickly becomes evident that it is nothing more than a fabricated account designed to manipulate the audience's emotions. This so-called movie fails miserably in its attempt to portray an authentic story from Kerala, leaving viewers feeling deceived and utterly disappointed.

From the opening scenes, it becomes clear that the filmmakers have little regard for accuracy or integrity. The characters are shallow, one-dimensional stereotypes that only serve to perpetuate clichés about the region. The depiction of Kerala and its people is reduced to a collection of exoticized visuals and cheap caricatures, completely divorced from reality.

Furthermore, the plot of "The Kerala Story" lacks any semblance of coherence or depth. It meanders aimlessly, with no clear direction or purpose. The narrative jumps haphazardly from one contrived event to another, leaving the audience bewildered and disconnected from the story. It becomes increasingly apparent that the filmmakers prioritized shock value over substance, resulting in a hollow and superficial experience.

One of the most frustrating aspects of this film is its blatant disregard for the cultural nuances and complexities of Kerala. It reduces the rich heritage and diverse social fabric of the region to a series of clichéd tropes. The portrayal of local customs and traditions is heavily distorted, creating a distorted and distorted image of Kerala that bears little resemblance to reality.

The performances by the cast are equally lackluster, with wooden acting that further exacerbates the film's shortcomings. The dialogue is stilted and unconvincing, lacking the emotional depth required to engage the audience. It feels as if the actors themselves were struggling to find any substance in the shallow script they were given.

To add insult to injury, "The Kerala Story" attempts to exploit sensitive social and political issues for dramatic effect. It superficially touches upon topics such as poverty, discrimination, and gender inequality, but fails to delve deeper into these issues or offer any meaningful insights. Instead, it uses them as mere plot devices to manipulate the audience's emotions without providing any substantive commentary or critique.

In conclusion, "The Kerala Story" is a prime example of a film that deceives its viewers, promising an authentic and engaging narrative but delivering a fake, superficial story. Its shallow characters, incoherent plot, and disregard for cultural authenticity make it an utter disappointment. Save your time and money, and seek out a genuine representation of Kerala's vibrant culture and rich history elsewhere.

The moment I heard about this movie, I wanted to watch it. I did not have much expectations wrt the direction and the execution of the movie considering the challenging nature of the subject matter. So, I went to watch it ready to accept its subpar performance.

The movie was as expected. The cinematography of the deserts of Afghanistan was very beautiful. The depiction of the people and the culture shown was convincing to me (I haven't done any fact-checking but going with what the movie shows). Credit goes to the individual who conceptualized and captured those locations.

By watching the movie, yes, you understand how the so-called naïve girls are radicalized. However, the radicalization part has been a bit overdone and emphasized a bit more. It lacked the subtleties and the nuances but as I mentioned before, I was expecting that by the look of the trailers. That over-emphasis part can be paralleled with the movie "3 idiots" where the characters overplay to explain a point. It looks like the movie makers want to make sure that everyone understood the message loud and clear.

Having said that, the performance from the characters seemed a bit scripted, who otherewise looked talented. I should however commend on Adah Sharma's performance. Given the movies I watched of her (Haseen to Phaseen and Commando 2 or 3), I think this movie gave her a big break. It may even nominate her for the best performance (female) in the movie awards next year. (In fact, the movie itself may earn a couple of nominations.) She may have missed some nuances here and there but that is forgivable, at least to me, given that she still executed the tough role with such determination and courage. Kudos to her!

I am happy that the movie did well. If movies like Pathaan can break the box office, I really think The Kerala Story definitely deserves a chance. It has touched upon such an important issue. Once again, I don't know the facts but given that this is based on a true story, it reflects the ugly truths of the society. It at least makes people think, create an awareness and have them digging for facts. I would any day go and watch and support movies like these than going for Pathaan or like movies. I am not trying to say they are not good or entertaining but I am not drawn to movies that attract people solely by the virtue of big stars, bodies and glamour.

TKS is a movie that is very different and probably the first one in Hindi language (not sure about others) that has been made in the topic. Kudos to the movie makers for making that and for making us think.

This movie shows how women are recruited to be sent to IS. The whole journey is way too disturbing! But young girls must watch this movie so that they dont believe everything in the name of love.

Adah Sharma nailed the show!!! The background music could have been better though. The other supporting characters were bringing the best in Adah Sharma.

If you are looking for a masala movie then it is not your cup of tea. It is based on a very sensitive topic. It will make you uncomfortable.

The people in India act too sophisticated to not discuss what all is happening in the name of religion. We must make ourselves comfortable and stop fearing that we are judged if we speak the truth about the conversion games.

Sameer lodaya

The movie emphasised too much on the cross borders of Islamic countries rather than the main content of brain washing and converting to other religion

The content is very tough and is hard to accept the pain of these girls who were influenced to change their minds ,thoughts and religions by a group of separatists

Adah gave a fabulous performance from innocent to militant with good support from other fellow actors

Some scenes were too harsh and were not easy to digest only if you are mentally strong then only go for this movie..the pain has been elongated too much

Some negatives like the pace of the movie is slow in first half..too much of I'll treat was shown on women of other countries which was not required..showing the travel to countries in illegal ways was out of context

I still find the trailer was nerve breaking rather then the movie.

"A Kerala Story" is a film that, unfortunately, falls short on multiple fronts.

The plot, ostensibly aiming to explore a complex cultural narrative, ends up dehumanizing an ethnic group and perpetuates stereotypes.

The writing lacks depth and nuance, leaving the characters feeling one-dimensional. This is further exacerbated by the lackluster acting, where performances seem forced and unconvincing, failing to evoke any genuine emotional connection.

Cinematographically, the film fails to capture the rich tapestry of Kerala's landscapes and culture, missing an opportunity to immerse the audience in the story's setting.

The direction lacks coherence, with scenes feeling disjointed and at times, meandering without a clear purpose.

The music, although promising in theory, fails to create a memorable score that would elevate the film's emotional impact.

In summary, "A Kerala Story" is a missed opportunity to engage with a profound and intricate cultural narrative, marred by a problematic plot, underwhelming performances, uninspiring cinematography, and a lack of effective direction and music. It falls short of its potential, leaving the viewer with a sense of disappointment.

Sometimes the truth is so ugly that you refuse to accept the facts because your conscious is not ready to digest it, but the fact is fact & facts never lies.

A progressive society will always prefer to showcase the dirty truth is... So we must insure to extend the reach of this story to every single girl of our country & the world in order to protect them from this trap by at least informing them to the realities of the society we live in.

No doubt it's one of those story which will surely open your eyes, it'll give you a goosebumps while showing the mirror to the society.

Apart from the story it's fantastic movie with outstanding direction and acting.

***The Kerala Story*** Its just a hoax, the whole movie is just feels made up. Nothing looks and feels natual or based on real story.

For me, it's Just a hype created by people.

I don't Care about what others say. The movie is just completely pointless. It feels unnatural.

Its not worth the hype for which people are going Crazy.

The movie claims to be inspired by real-life events, but it seems to be entirely baseless and lacks any real substance. The plot is all over the place, and it's difficult to understand what is happening. The characters are poorly developed, and their motivations are unclear. The dialogues are unconvincing.

Its only the Acting of the Talented Actors which doesn't feel unnatural and feels real.

Despite the movie's claims to be inspired by real-life events, there is no sense of realism or authenticity. The story seems to be fabricated to attract audiences, and the title seems to be a mere marketing ploy. The movie fails to deliver any real emotional impact or make a meaningful statement.

Overall, the movie is disappointing and fails to live up to its claims. It is not worth your time and money, and I would recommend you to skip it and find something else to watch.

Many hidden facts which was hidden from people and society. We always think that somethings is going upfront but behind there are many things took place to our own faiths. Many real and eye opening truth which was not revealed hats off to director and actor who worked on and made this movie a masterpiece with blockbuster. I really keep this movie to show to my kids now they are too small but once they get maturity i will show them every year so that they don't forget and always learn. Every one is superstar who worked on this movie. We don't need big names we need eye opening story. . . . . . .

Kerala Story must be lauded not because it's an exceptional piece of cinema - or that it subverts some conventions in filmmaking. In fact, on the technical front, it is mediocre at best BUT it is brave attempt to showcase, and perhaps start a conversation about the cultural programming against a community and their religion. It succeeds in capturing the potential of radicalism in Islam, it's dangerous insistence on being non-accepting of other religions, and most importantly it's violent canvassing for the name of "Allah" at the cost of subjecting others to absolute cruelty.

It also presents, though a messy, picture of the politics at play. But as was previously mentioned, the movie needs to be lauded because it is unapologetic and thankfully not politically correct. The angst, the contained pain is visible.

Adah Sharma is very convincing in her role, and so are the other two new comers. The music is a little off putting but overall, being an important film it must be watched at least once. Perhaps, it's one of the earlier movies that are going to deal with this subject in a more mature manner. But I'm not going to deduct stars for that. I couldn't have expected a masterpiece especially when there's so much of establishment hellbent on stalling the movie's release.

The Kerala Story review :

Not as hard hitting and engaging as The Kashmir Files (2022), The Kerala Story is still a pertinent take on the religious conversions which we keep hearing in the news. The fact that these Hindu women were not just converted but also instigated to join the ISIS as sex slaves makes for a chilling and compelling watch.

The subtle manner in which the brain washing starts... and where it finally ends is accurately depicted in the movie. The desert locales have an authentic look and the performances from the entire cast, particularly Adah Sharma is first rate. Vipul Amrutlal Shah has touched a daringly realistic subject this time and done fair justice to it though the film has its share of flaws.

The background score jars at times. The Malayalam dialogues with sudden Hindi words in between don't work. And frankly, the easy peasy way in which the two nursing students get convinced by their conniving roommate to change their religion appears a tad too convenient from a writing perspective. The entire brain washing process needed more gravitas..

Having said that, The Kerala Story is a relevant piece of cinema. Such 'love jihad' incidents have indeed taken place and will continue until we have strict enforceable laws in place. This film will at least pose as a warning or a deterrant to the impressionable youngsters falling in to this vicious trap. Recommended stuff!!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

The story is good and i think its brave for the director and writer to make a movie about this. But why didn't they try to get better actors for the movie? You can see bad acting from the beginning. The main character Shalini did fine, but those three people taking her interrogation didn't show any expression. They were like reading their lines. This happens for most of the characters. Director should have guided them better. Except for shalini's mother, shalini and her christian friend, none of the actors were even okayish. They were so bad.

Background score made me cringe so many times. Almost every time a muslim girl or any other muslim talks, there is a villain music, even when they are having normal convo. This movie goes too much against muslim.

In the hands of the better moviemaker, this movie could have been great. I don't mind it being controversial because the story is about something that happened in real life. So, there is no problem in subject matter. But the director should go to a film school and hire a better casting director. I still admire him for what he has tried but come on, this is not the way to tell such a serious story.

One more thing, what's up with the subtitles? Can hardly even read them. Even before the dialogue ends, the subtitles of that dialogue goes away. Also, let the scene play out for a while, you don't need to cut it out so quickly.

'The Kerala Story' narrates the tales of three young girls from various regions of Kerala, with the primary focus on the story of Shalini, who is abducted and subsequently converted to Islam. Shalini is then radicalized. And compelled to join ISIS as a terrorist.

'The Kerala Story' is centered around the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu women to Islam in Kerala, after which they are forced to join ISIS. The film states that it's a true story of three young girls from different parts of Kerala.

Riveting story telling method combined with great performances, tight screenplay and crisp editing made it a master piece. What's disturbing is that it's all happened really in the country.

An eye opener for every girls and their families. Must watch.

Terrible screenplay, wooden acting, abysmal direction, lousy editing n appalling cinematography.

There is absolutely no redeeming quality about this trash.

This movie is a stain upon the name of art, the script is a poorly cluttered and illogical joke masking the director's fantasies, the dialog will have you tear out your eardrums with your fingernails, and the acting is so atrocious you will feel as if the movie has violated you.

Some films are so bad, they're good aka fun.

But few films are so terribel you actually feel physical pain while viewing them. So bad are these damned few that you don't experience them or watch them: you "endure" them. This is the mother of all such films!

What fantastic acting by Adah Sharma, and the cast was spot on. Very intriguing story, really heart wrenching story, and I could believe it because I had been listening to so called religious people on television word by word, thus all the manipulations presented in this movie are 100 percent correct. I wish that after witnessing this movie, justice would be served, or that at the very least, an investigation would be launched.

A must-see film. The filmmakers of this film performed an excellent job, and I wish them all the success and recognition they deserve.

Best wishes to the entire cast and crew.

The movie industry is constantly evolving and has the power to influence the way people think and act. Some movies are made solely for entertainment purposes while others have a more profound meaning and leave a lasting impact on their audience. It takes a great deal of courage and conviction to produce a movie that is based on true events and deals with sensitive topics. Kudos to the movie makers for taking up this challenge and creating a film that sheds light on a real-life incident.

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In this case, the movie makers have chosen a sensitive topic that deals with a real-life incident. They have taken up the responsibility of telling the story of the people involved and have tried to create a movie that is both informative and thought-provoking. It is important to recognize the effort that has gone into making this movie and to appreciate the courage of the filmmakers.

Releasing a movie that deals with a sensitive topic is not an easy task. It is common for people to have different opinions on such topics and for some to feel offended by the content. In this case, the movie makers had to face protests and accusations that the movie was a fake propaganda movie. It takes a lot of courage and conviction to release a movie despite such opposition. The filmmakers must have believed in the importance of the story and the need to bring it to the attention of the public.

It is commendable that the movie makers did not back down and released the movie against all odds. They took the risk of being criticized and chose to stand by their beliefs. It is a testament to their commitment to the story and their dedication to creating a meaningful movie.

The movie is based on true events, which makes it all the more important to watch. It is a real-life story that has the potential to leave a lasting impact on the audience. The movie makers have taken up the responsibility of telling this story and have done their best to do justice to it. Watching the movie is not only a form of entertainment but also an opportunity to learn and be informed about an important issue.

It is important to recommend the movie to others and to make it a success. The movie makers have taken a bold move by creating a movie that deals with a sensitive topic. They have faced opposition and have still managed to release the movie. It is important to support their efforts and to appreciate the hard work that has gone into making this movie. Recommending the movie to others is a way of showing support and spreading awareness about the issue.

In conclusion, making a movie that deals with a sensitive topic based on true events is no small feat. It requires a great deal of research, empathy, and courage. The movie makers deserve kudos for taking up this challenge and creating a movie that sheds light on an important issue. Releasing the movie against all odds is a testament to their commitment to the story and their dedication to creating a meaningful movie. It is important to watch the movie, recommend it to others, and support the efforts of the filmmakers. Let us appreciate their hard work and help make the movie a success.

Good movie. This problem still present in Kerala and some part Karnataka.

I'm sure this movie will help in speeding awareness among the youths and also to their parents.

This is not only a problem of a religion, country also been getting effected.

Great screenplay, great direction.

Only fact was twisted is numbers, it's not 32, 000. But the other facts are genuine ones and still happening in our society. More power to the makers.

It need a lot of courage to make a movie like this.

I wish there are more movies to be releases having such social issues and make people aware of these issues.

Well done team.

I was skeptic to head out to watch this movie at first So I went on the Internet to look for reality as depicted in the trailer and to my surprise a lot of what is in the trailer is in the news at many places We already have an idea of love jihad but jihad being used in this form was totally different.

Now to the movie Movie is good Will push you emotionally to the edge Acting is good by all the characters Direction could be a little more realistic if it's based on true events without softening the blows Recommend to watch at least once Will leave a impression on you after you exit the hall Stay safe be aware and spread awareness.