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The Kerala Story

  • 2023
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
75K
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Adah Sharma in The Kerala Story (2023)
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A converted Muslim woman Fatima Ba narrates her ordeal of how she once wanted to become a nurse but was abducted from her home and manipulated by religious vanguards, turned into an ISIS ter... Read allA converted Muslim woman Fatima Ba narrates her ordeal of how she once wanted to become a nurse but was abducted from her home and manipulated by religious vanguards, turned into an ISIS terrorist and landed in Afghanistan jail.A converted Muslim woman Fatima Ba narrates her ordeal of how she once wanted to become a nurse but was abducted from her home and manipulated by religious vanguards, turned into an ISIS terrorist and landed in Afghanistan jail.

  • Directors
    • Sudipto Sen
    • Vipul Amrutlal Shah
  • Writers
    • Suryapal Singh
    • Sudipto Sen
    • Vipul Amrutlal Shah
  • Stars
    • Adah Sharma
    • Yogita Bihani
    • Sonia Balani
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    75K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Sudipto Sen
      • Vipul Amrutlal Shah
    • Writers
      • Suryapal Singh
      • Sudipto Sen
      • Vipul Amrutlal Shah
    • Stars
      • Adah Sharma
      • Yogita Bihani
      • Sonia Balani
    • 188User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Adah Sharma
    Adah Sharma
    • Shalini Unnikrishnan…
    Yogita Bihani
    Yogita Bihani
    • Nimah Mathews
    Sonia Balani
    • Asifa Ba
    Siddhi Idnani
    Siddhi Idnani
    • Geethanjali Menon…
    Devadarshini Chetan
    Devadarshini Chetan
    • Shalini's mother
    Vijay Krishna
    Usha Subramanian Saksena
    • Geetanjali's Mother
    Saniya Mir
    • Misbha
    Pranay Pachauri
    Bhavna Makhija
    • Bhagyalaxmi
    Eleena Koul
    • Husna
    Benedict Garrett
    Benedict Garrett
    • Peter Rodd
    Chandra Shekhar Dutta
    • Preacher
    Umar Sharif
    Umar Sharif
    • Akram Ahmed
    Pranali Ghoghare
    Pranali Ghoghare
    • Shaziya
    Pranav Misshra
    • Directors
      • Sudipto Sen
      • Vipul Amrutlal Shah
    • Writers
      • Suryapal Singh
      • Sudipto Sen
      • Vipul Amrutlal Shah
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    User reviews188

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    10iVemula

    Thought-provoking movie based on the true events

    The movie industry is constantly evolving and has the power to influence the way people think and act. Some movies are made solely for entertainment purposes while others have a more profound meaning and leave a lasting impact on their audience. It takes a great deal of courage and conviction to produce a movie that is based on true events and deals with sensitive topics. Kudos to the movie makers for taking up this challenge and creating a film that sheds light on a real-life incident.

    Making a movie that is based on true events is no small feat. The filmmakers have to ensure that the facts are accurate and that they do justice to the story. At the same time, they have to be mindful of the emotions of the people involved and the impact that the movie might have on them. Choosing a sensitive topic for a movie requires a lot of research and a deep understanding of the subject matter. The filmmakers have to be sensitive to the issue and must approach it with care and empathy.

    In this case, the movie makers have chosen a sensitive topic that deals with a real-life incident. They have taken up the responsibility of telling the story of the people involved and have tried to create a movie that is both informative and thought-provoking. It is important to recognize the effort that has gone into making this movie and to appreciate the courage of the filmmakers.

    Releasing a movie that deals with a sensitive topic is not an easy task. It is common for people to have different opinions on such topics and for some to feel offended by the content. In this case, the movie makers had to face protests and accusations that the movie was a fake propaganda movie. It takes a lot of courage and conviction to release a movie despite such opposition. The filmmakers must have believed in the importance of the story and the need to bring it to the attention of the public.

    It is commendable that the movie makers did not back down and released the movie against all odds. They took the risk of being criticized and chose to stand by their beliefs. It is a testament to their commitment to the story and their dedication to creating a meaningful movie.

    The movie is based on true events, which makes it all the more important to watch. It is a real-life story that has the potential to leave a lasting impact on the audience. The movie makers have taken up the responsibility of telling this story and have done their best to do justice to it. Watching the movie is not only a form of entertainment but also an opportunity to learn and be informed about an important issue.

    It is important to recommend the movie to others and to make it a success. The movie makers have taken a bold move by creating a movie that deals with a sensitive topic. They have faced opposition and have still managed to release the movie. It is important to support their efforts and to appreciate the hard work that has gone into making this movie. Recommending the movie to others is a way of showing support and spreading awareness about the issue.

    In conclusion, making a movie that deals with a sensitive topic based on true events is no small feat. It requires a great deal of research, empathy, and courage. The movie makers deserve kudos for taking up this challenge and creating a movie that sheds light on an important issue. Releasing the movie against all odds is a testament to their commitment to the story and their dedication to creating a meaningful movie. It is important to watch the movie, recommend it to others, and support the efforts of the filmmakers. Let us appreciate their hard work and help make the movie a success.
    10nrml-jain1

    Story depicting reality in form of a movie

    I was skeptic to head out to watch this movie at first So I went on the Internet to look for reality as depicted in the trailer and to my surprise a lot of what is in the trailer is in the news at many places We already have an idea of love jihad but jihad being used in this form was totally different.

    Now to the movie Movie is good Will push you emotionally to the edge Acting is good by all the characters Direction could be a little more realistic if it's based on true events without softening the blows Recommend to watch at least once Will leave a impression on you after you exit the hall Stay safe be aware and spread awareness.
    10anchalawasthi-37029

    Indeed The true story 10/10

    What fantastic acting by Adah Sharma, and the cast was spot on. Very intriguing story, really heart wrenching story, and I could believe it because I had been listening to so called religious people on television word by word, thus all the manipulations presented in this movie are 100 percent correct. I wish that after witnessing this movie, justice would be served, or that at the very least, an investigation would be launched.

    A must-see film. The filmmakers of this film performed an excellent job, and I wish them all the success and recognition they deserve.

    Best wishes to the entire cast and crew.
    10atulkeshri-70441

    A must watch Movie or we can say "A reality you should be aware of. "

    Sometimes the truth is so ugly that you refuse to accept the facts because your conscious is not ready to digest it, but the fact is fact & facts never lies.

    A progressive society will always prefer to showcase the dirty truth is... So we must insure to extend the reach of this story to every single girl of our country & the world in order to protect them from this trap by at least informing them to the realities of the society we live in.

    No doubt it's one of those story which will surely open your eyes, it'll give you a goosebumps while showing the mirror to the society.

    Apart from the story it's fantastic movie with outstanding direction and acting.
    10limitedwatersupplied

    Eye opener and Must Watch for every girl and thier families.

    'The Kerala Story' narrates the tales of three young girls from various regions of Kerala, with the primary focus on the story of Shalini, who is abducted and subsequently converted to Islam. Shalini is then radicalized. And compelled to join ISIS as a terrorist.

    'The Kerala Story' is centered around the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu women to Islam in Kerala, after which they are forced to join ISIS. The film states that it's a true story of three young girls from different parts of Kerala.

    Riveting story telling method combined with great performances, tight screenplay and crisp editing made it a master piece. What's disturbing is that it's all happened really in the country.

    An eye opener for every girls and their families. Must watch.

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    • Release date
      • May 12, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • La historia de Kerala
    • Production company
      • Sunshine Pictures
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      • $122,085
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      2 hours 18 minutes
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