La storia del Kerala

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.