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'The Kerala Story 2' Makers Deny Teaser Takedown, Call Reports False

The production house Sunshine Pictures has issued a statement denying reports that the teaser for 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' was pulled down. They clarified that the teaser and trailer remain available on all official platforms and no court has ordered any content removal. The original film faced significant legal and political scrutiny over its sensitive themes, making any promotional activity for the sequel a potential flashpoint. The sequel is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 27, 2026.

Key Points: 'The Kerala Story 2' Teaser Not Pulled, Makers Clarify

  • Makers deny teaser removal
  • Official statement calls reports false
  • Teaser and trailer remain online
  • Film set for 2026 release
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'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' makers clear the air around teaser being pulled down

Sunshine Pictures denies reports of removing 'The Kerala Story 2' teaser, stating it remains online. The film faces scrutiny ahead of its 2026 release.

"the news... regarding the removal... is completely false, baseless, and misleading. - Sunshine Pictures"

Mumbai, Feb 25

The makers of the upcoming film 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond', have cleared the air around the reports of the film's teaser being pulled down.

On Tuesday, the production house behind the film, Sunshine Pictures, shared in an official statement that such reports are false and misleading.

They said in a statement, "Sunshine Pictures would like to categorically clarify that the news currently circulating regarding the removal of 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' teaser is completely false, baseless, and misleading.The matter is presently sub judice. No judgment or order has been passed by any court directing the removal of any content. We have not deleted or taken down any material".

They further mentioned, "Both the teaser and the trailer of 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' continue to remain available across all our official platforms. We strongly urge media houses, digital platforms, and individuals to refrain from spreading unverified information and speculative reports. Such misinformation only creates unnecessary confusion".

Earlier, reports stated that the teaser of 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' was briefly released online before being pulled down across official social media handles, triggering fresh debate around the franchise's already contentious positioning.

The original 'The Kerala Story' attracted intense scrutiny, legal challenges, and political reactions over its claims and portrayal of sensitive social themes. Against that backdrop, the sequel teaser's takedown was widely interpreted as a pre-emptive or corrective move rather than a routine marketing error. The incident underscores how politically and socially sensitive cinema in India now operates under heightened scrutiny, where promotional material itself can become a flashpoint even before a film reaches theatres.

'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' is set to release in theatres on February 27, 2026.

- IANS

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Priya S
The first film was so controversial. I hope the sequel focuses more on storytelling and less on creating political firestorms. Cinema should unite, not divide. 🤞
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Rohit P
Good that they cleared it up. Fake news spreads like wildfire. The teaser is still on YouTube, I just checked. People should verify before sharing.
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Sarah B
As an outsider following Indian cinema, it's fascinating but concerning how a film's marketing becomes a national debate. The scrutiny seems immense. Wishing the team a smooth release.
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Vikram M
Frankly, whether the teaser was pulled or not is a side issue. The real question is whether this film will be a balanced narrative or another piece of propaganda. The first one had many factual inaccuracies pointed out. Hope they do better research this time.
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Kavya N
️ 2026 is so far away! But the controversy starts now itself. This just shows how charged the environment is. As a Keralite, I just want my state to be portrayed fairly, not as a political pawn.

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