Trailer of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond Released, Film Explores Love, Identity and Radicalisation Across Three States
Digital Desk
The trailer of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond was released on Monday, offering a first look at the upcoming drama that navigates themes of relationships, faith, and alleged coercion. The 3-minute-27-second preview signals a darker and more intense narrative than its predecessor, with the story unfolding across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on February 27, 2026.
The film centers on three young women portrayed by Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia and Aishwarya Ojha. According to the trailer, each character becomes involved in a romantic relationship that later leads to emotional turmoil and alleged pressure to change her faith. The narrative presents their journeys as separate but thematically connected accounts shaped by personal decisions, social influences and conflict.
The preview opens with a cautionary message hinting at grave future consequences, setting a serious tone. It then shifts to a family filing a police complaint about their minor daughter, claiming she was lured into a relationship and forced into religious conversion. The sequence transitions to another storyline depicting a young woman confronting betrayal and psychological distress after being deceived under the promise of marriage. The final segment shows a confrontation in which a man pressures his partner to adopt his religion, escalating tensions when she refuses.
The project is directed by Kamakhya Narayan and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, with Ashin A. Shah serving as co-producer. The filmmakers say the sequel aims to present a broader perspective on sensitive social issues while maintaining a dramatic storytelling format.
Industry analysts note that the first installment generated significant public debate and strong box-office interest, factors that have heightened attention around the sequel’s release. The new trailer has already sparked discussion online, with audiences debating its subject matter and tone.
With its multi-state setting and layered narrative structure, the film appears positioned to reignite conversations around the themes it portrays. Whether it resonates commercially or critically will become clearer once it reaches theatres later this month.
