The Kerala Story is currently a hot topic of discussion. The film has been controversial since the release of the teaser. Starring Adah Sharma, the film is directed by Sudipto Sen. There were many people who objected to the film’s release and demanded a ban. The case went to the Supreme Court, which declined to hear a petition challenging the film board certification granted to the film. It’s one of those movies that will be remembered for its brave and daring content, or for the massive backlash it received. But controversy aside, here’s the full review of the movie.
The movie review of the Kerala story
Form: Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani, Sonia Balani, Pranay Pachauri, Pranav Misshra and more
Director: Sudipto Sen
Producer: Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Date of publication: May 5, 2023
Where to look: Theaters
What is it about?
The Kerala Story revolves around four girls Shalini (Adah Sharma), Gitanjali (Siddhi Idnani), Nimah (Yogita Bihani) and Asifa (Sonia Balani). They are all roommates while studying in a nursing school in Kerala. The focus is on Shalini while Asifa has a hidden agenda: to convert these naive girls to Islam. They are then forced to join ISIS and it’s been a traumatic journey ever since. In the film, Shalini tells the backstory of how and why she radicalized and what she went through.
Watch the trailer of The Kerala Story here:
What’s hot?
It is a very sensitive subject that must be handled with care. Director Sudipto Sen is right. The heart is in the right place and the film knows how to evoke the feeling of trauma and fear that makes you bond with the characters. Adah Sharma certainly shined brightest in the film. You can easily say that this is one of the best performances of her career to date. She takes on the role of Shalini and leaves behind a moving performance. From her Malayali accent to sticking to her character’s innocence – Adah Sharma nailed it. The other girls do their best to support the film with their decent acting talents. The movie will keep you hooked from the start with some traumatic scenes that will leave you gasping. The film contains quite a few touching scenes that will be remembered for days.
What not?
Some scenes are quite gory and it can be hard to just sit and watch. While the subject matter was handled with sensitivity in most scenes, some of the dialogue was far-fetched to ever be said by a human being. The background score of the film seems to be out of sync with the film’s theme as it does not fit the mood of The Kerala Story very well. Although the film is claimed to be based on true events, it does not depict the timeline of the occurrence of these events and blurs the line between reality and fiction.
BL verdict
The Kerala Story is not for the faint hearted. The film deals with a very complex subject and it should be noted that it can be very disturbing for many. It is a challenging film if you watch it without prejudice.
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