Three years after the film ‘The Kerala Story’, released in the year 2023, the makers have returned with its sequel ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’. Recently its trailer has been released, after which controversy has started regarding the film. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had called it false, propaganda and a threat to the harmony of the state. Now Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap has also made a scathing attack on this film. He called it a ‘propaganda’ film and called the director a ‘greedy man’. Anurag Kashyap said that the maker just wants to earn money.

Anurag Kashyap’s reaction
When Anurag Kashyap was asked about ‘The Kerala Story 2’ while talking to the media at Kochi Airport, he strongly condemned it. He also reacted to the beef scene shown in the trailer and said, ‘No one even feeds Khichdi like the one shown to feed beef.’ He clearly said that this film has been made only to earn money and wants to divide people. Anurag said, ‘The maker of this film is a greedy man. He just wants to make money.

Reporter: What’s your view on The Kerala Story 2?

Anurag Kashyap: It is a bullshit propaganda movie, the movie tries to divide people and spread hatred, the maker is a greedy bootlicker.

He goes on saying “Aise to log Khichdi bhi nahi khela hai jaisa movie mein Beef khila rahe hai” pic.twitter.com/c6TlxSBbJL

— Nehr_who? (@Nher_who) February 22, 2026

legal aspects of disputes
Last week, the Kerala High Court issued a notice to the makers of ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ and the Censor Board (CBFC). This notice came after the hearing on that petition. In which a demand was made to cancel the censor certificate given to the film. Objections were raised to the teaser and trailer in the petition. Complainant Srideva Namboothiri from Kannur district said that the film has shown women from three different states and the incidents that happened to them, but an attempt has been made to defame Kerala by presenting a wrong image of Kerala in the title of the film and in some scenes.

Chief Minister’s statement
A few days ago, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also reacted to the film. On his X account, he described it as against the secular values ​​of the state and said that it is a poisonous, false and propaganda film. He warned that the film could weaken Kerala’s tradition of religious harmony, which is vital to the state’s identity.

Producer Vipul Shah’s clarification
The film’s producer Vipul Shah, while giving a statement to HT, said that the film is based on true cases that happened in the Indian justice system. He told that along with the three main stories, many other incidents have also been included so that the film can better reflect the situation of the entire country. He says that the film is the story of three girls but it also presents the incidents of many other girls.

In Bollywood, when a performance touches the heart, it starts being discussed everywhere. These days, a similar atmosphere is prevailing regarding Mardaani 3. Rani Mukherjee’s strong acting in the film has attracted the attention of people as well as big names of the industry. After Shahrukh Khan, now Gauri Khan has also praised Rani and described her performance as special.

Gauri Khan openly praised on social media
By sharing a post on social media, Gauri Khan has described Rani Mukherjee’s acting as strong and excellent. He wrote that ‘Mardaani 3 is a heart-warming film which must be watched.’ Along with this, Gauri wished the entire team and said that everyone working on the film has worked very hard.

Shahrukh Khan and Rani’s old friendship
Before Gauri, Shahrukh Khan had also shared a heartfelt post for Rani Mukherjee. Shahrukh had described Rani as fierce, strong and compassionate. And said that she looks the same on screen as she is in real life. Shahrukh and Rani’s friendship goes back to the 90s and both have given many memorable and hit films together.

Just from the heart….to my Rani ‘Mardaani’ all my best wishes. I am sure you will be feisty, strong & compassionate in Mardaani 3 like u are in the real world too. @yrf #Mardaani3 #RaniMukerji

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 30, 2026

Rani’s powerful comeback as Shivani Shivaji Roy
Let us tell you that with Mardaani 3, Rani Mukherjee is once again seen in the role of fearless police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. Rani has played this character with great strength before and her style looks equally powerful in the third part too. This is the reason why people are praising both the story of the film and Rani’s acting.

Celebration of 30 years and special success of Mardaani 3
Mardaani 3 This year also celebrates the completion of 30 years of Rani Mukherjee’s film career. Recently he has been honored with the Vande Mataram Award by the West Bengal Governor. On which he has expressed both pride and responsibility. Mardaani 3 is directed by Abhiraj Meenawala and the film is produced by Aditya Chopra.

The film ‘Border 2’ has created a stir at the box office as soon as it was released. It crossed the collection of Rs 100 crore on the very first day which shows the huge enthusiasm of the people and the popularity of the film. This standalone sequel of war and patriotism has won the hearts of fans with its powerful action and emotional story. Meanwhile, the cast of the film thought of surprising the fans.

Surprise visit of Sunny Deol and Ahan Shetty
On Sunday evening, Sunny Deol and Ahan Shetty suddenly surprised the fans at Mumbai’s famous theater ‘Gaiety Galaxy’. As soon as both of them came out, the fans started cheering happily. Sunny Deol was waving and greeting from his car while Ahan Shetty shared many pictures and videos of this moment on Instagram. He wrote with the selfie, ‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving so much love to the film and the entire cast. Truly overwhelmed with gratitude.. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat. Varun Dhawan also commented on this post in a funny manner, ‘Mera Ahaan Meri Shaan.’

Fans are happy
This moment became memorable for the fans gathered in the theatre. When Sunny and Ahaan, standing outside the theatre, hear the cheering of the crowd during the climax scene of the film, they step inside and surprise everyone. This surprise made the experience of watching the film more exciting.

Story and cast of the film
‘Border 2’ is directed and co-written by Anurag Singh and is a standalone sequel to the 1997 superhit film ‘Border’. Sunny Deol plays the role of Lieutenant Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler, who is a mentor and emotional support for the soldiers. Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty are playing the roles of soldiers under his command. Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh and Medha Rana also play important roles in the film.

Well-known Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has recently appeared quite impressed after watching Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’. Karan openly praised this film and said that this film forced him to question his own filmmaking abilities. Karan believes that this is one of those films which forces you to think.

Storytelling and direction won hearts
During a conversation at the book launch of Anupama Chopra’s book ‘Dining with Stars’, Karan Johar said that the biggest strength of ‘Dhurandhar’ is its storytelling.

The film does not seem over anywhere and every scene progresses in a very natural manner. He especially praised the film’s director Aditya Dhar and said that he did not try to show himself off with his direction but kept the story at the forefront.

Ranveer Singh’s strong performance
Karan also told that Ranveer Singh has done an amazing job in the film. He said that Ranveer’s performance is so strong that you are unable to take your eyes off him. The actor has completely immersed himself in his character which is clearly visible in every scene. The balance of action, emotion and drama seen in the film is what makes it special.

Educational film for filmmakers
Karan Johar admitted that when a film is made at this level, other filmmakers start re-evaluating themselves. He said that this is a good thing for an artist because it gives an opportunity to learn and gives inspiration to do better work in future.

Getting positive response from audience and industry
Talking about ‘Dhurandhar’, the film is getting positive response from both the audience and the industry. The story, action sequences and music of the film are also being liked a lot. Many celebs have already praised the film and now Karan Johar’s name has also been added to this list.

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Chidiya review: It would be called the tragedy of cinema that a film which has been praised in many film festivals abroad, had to wait 10 years to release in his country. This film was made in the year 2015 but it is now released.

This film is special, very special, you may not have heard about it, it is also a tragedy of cinema, and so this review is also being written so that cinema can be saved from this tragedy. Good cinema can be kept alive and it should not be thought that in Hindi cinema, also called Bollywood, good films are not made there.

This film has been made by Mehran Amrohi with heart and put more heart. So it probably took 10 years to release because nowadays cinema is made by mind. That is why it is becoming bankrupt and Mehran’s film works to save cinema from bankruptcy.

Story- This is the story of Shanu and Bua, two children living in Chawl, Mumbai. His father has gone from this world. The mother has the responsibility of the house. Children’s uncle is a spot boy on the film set. The mother tells them to get these children installed there too. There these children see a bird of bird ie badminton near Hero Shreyas Talpade and also want to play badminton. Then go to see what happens because it is necessary to go to your theater.

How is the film- This film is an emotion and can feel this emotion only to see it heartily. There is a small dream of two children in this film, but nowadays we dream big. The time when the new deposits came, it seemed as if the whole world achieved. This film tells that happiness can be found. Just you have to find. Always keep complaining, nothing happens by crying. When two young children can do this, why can’t you do it. It is also important to see such a film, it is also important to support them because we cannot always cry that good films are not made now. Tell me how small and good films you have supported. If not done then do it this time.

Acting- Swara Kamble (Shanu) and Ayush Pathak (aunt) have done amazing work. Both of them are the lead actor of the film. The acting of both is so natural that you do not think they are acting and this is the biggest strength of this film. Hetal song in the role of his friend has also done amazing work.

Amrita Subhash is in the role of Shanu and Bua’s mother. Seeing them, I always feel that the height of the actress who is the actress could not understand the film industry. This character explains why he is one of the best actresses of cinema. Vinay Pathak has done amazing work again. As they enter every character, it seems like magic at times, in the character of Tailor Taj, he wins the heart.

Writing and direction- Mehran Amrohi has written this story and he has directed the film. The simplest of this film makes it special. And its credit goes to Mehran, who has written the film from the heart, made it from the heart and has put more heart. So it probably took 10 years to release because nowadays cinema is made by mind. That is why it is becoming bankrupt and Mehran’s film works to save cinema from bankruptcy.

Rating- 4 stars