The Kerala Story starring Adah Sharma, Vikram Vedha actress Yogita Bihani, and popular television actress Sonal Bilani is mired in controversies owing to its plotline. The film features women being forcibly converted to Islam which hasn’t gone down well with audiences. Set against the backdrop of South India, amid the film is facing backlash and non-cooperation from theatre owners, the Sudipto Sen directorial has decided to also release in overseas market. If reports are to be believed, the film will release in United Kingdom and France this week itself.

As per recent reports, The Kerala Story is making its debut in UK and France on May 12. On the other hand, the film has been witnessing major uproar in India as some of the Southern regions have decided to boycott the screening of the film. Readers would be aware that the Kerala and Tamil Nadu court have been tackling pleas against the film, as many have sought a ban on it for its false portrayal. Many of them have also claimed the film to be a weapon for spreading communal hatred. Although the courts have dismissed these pleas and allegations against the film, recently it was reported that theatre owners have refused to hold screenings and even removed it from the listings.

With Adah Sharma playing the role of Shalini Unnikrishnan, The Kerala Story is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film portrays the story of young South Indian girls who are manipulated into converting their religion and are forcibly made to join the ISIS. While the film is said to be based on true events, a lot of allegations are being made against the film because of its story. The film released in India last week, on May 5, 2023.

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Earlier today, reports surfaced that multiplex owners in Tamil Nadu had decided to remove The Kerala Story from the movie theatres. This decision of theatre owners of Tamil Nadu, has left producer Vipul Shah and director Sudipto Sen in a state of shock and bemusement.

Shock, because the decision to ban a film by theatre owners is not only illegal but also a contravention of the very basic democratic right to freedom of expression. Bemusement, because this hasty decision to shove a controversial film under the carpet shows how insecure certain sections are getting about the film which is growing at the box office with every day.

Confirming the decision to take legal action against the illegal ban on the film in Tamil Nadu, director Sudipto Sen says, “Yes, we are going to court .We will also be conducting a press conference later today.”

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On Monday, May 8, Excel Entertainment has announced Vishal Ramchandani as the company’s new CEO. Vishal, who has been with Excel since 2008, has served the company as their Business Head since 2018.

Talking about his career, an MBA by academic qualification, Vishal started in films as a Marketing Professional at Excel Entertainment. In the past, Vishal has led award-winning marketing campaigns for films such as Fukrey, Baar Baar Dekho, Gold, and Gully Boy. Within five years of joining the company, he was entrusted with the duties of heading Excel’s marketing division in 2013.

In a statement given by the company, they have appreciated the role played by Vishal as the Business Head, saying, “Vishal played a pivotal role in transforming Excel Entertainment from a creative production house to a studio that self-funds, markets and distributes their films. Under his leadership, the company branched into associating with diverse content such as KGF, which became a nationwide blockbuster. His vision as the Business Head amplified the growth of Excel by expanding into different verticals such as leading a talent division, carrying out co-production deals, as well as facilitating new media ventures and Pan-India films.”

“Vishal’s business and marketing acumen, combined with solid industry relationships, has made him a key Producer in the company. His efforts in building Excel Entertainment’s brand over the last decade have been pivotal in the company’s success. With his appointment as CEO, Vishal aspires to transform the company into a leading global creative studio,” added the statement.

Commenting on his appointment, Vishal said, “I am thrilled and humbled to take on the role of CEO at Excel Entertainment, a company that has been my home for the past 15 years. I am excited to build upon the company’s legacy of creative excellence and innovation. I am looking forward to working with our incredibly talented team to drive forward our vision for the future. With our planned expansion across verticals and the goal of transforming Excel into a global creative studio, I am confident that we will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment so as to bring exceptional content to audiences worldwide.”

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The Kerala Story has been facing quite a bit of backlash in the Southern regions owing to its plotline. Set in Kerala, the film showcases women from Hindu and Christian communities being manipulated and converted into Islam and being forced to join the ISIS. The film has not gone down well with certain Southern regions in the country, and it seems that theatre owners in places like Chennai have decided to stop the screening of the film.

As per recent reports, the theatre owners have claimed that the screening of The Kerala Story will be impacting the screening of other films. In a statement given by a member of the Theatres Owners Association to NDTV, it is said, “Due to law-and-order concerns, other films shown in multiplexes that screen this movie suffer. It affects our income. That’s why this decision.” From what we hear, many theatres have stopped online booking of the film and have removed it from their screening lists. The decision comes after Madras High Court dismissed a plea seeking ban on the film.

While the film claimed that about 32,000 women are being converted into Islamic religion as per the first teaser of the film, the makers were forced to change it to three women after many bashed the film over its ‘false’ claims. The Left Wing in Kerala too expressed its disappointment over the film and many from the state have asserted that the portrayal and the film’s plot is false and that it aims at promoting communal hatred.

The Kerala Story is directed by Sudipto Sen and stars Adah Sharma in the lead role along with Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Inani, Sonia Balani, Pranav Mishra, among others playing pivotal roles. The film was released last week, on May 5, 2023.

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Shah Rukh Khan has had a long standing relationship with Yash Raj Films. He shared a close bond with the late legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, who founded the studio. His friendship with his son and filmmaker Aditya Chopra is also well-known. SRK’s relationship with the banner became even stronger earlier this year with the stupendous success of Pathaan, which went onto become a global blockbuster.

SRK’s next Jawan is directed by Atlee and produced by the former’s banner Red Chillies Entertainment, instead of YRF. However, Jawan will also have a Yash Raj Film connection as the banner has decided to come on board as distributors of the film in international markets.

Jawan has been in the news all this week because the makers decided to postpone the film from its earlier release date June 2. Bollywood Hungama reported that the film will be pushed to September because it needs time to work on its VFX. Yesterday, the makers of Jawan themselves revealed that the film will now be released on September 7. The reshuffling of the film ensured that a few other big movies too had to delay their release.

Jawan is the first collaboration between Shah Rukh and Atlee. The film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Sanya Malhotra in pivotal roles.

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