The Kerala Story: News

17 Mar 2024

Bastar

'Would have fought CBFC': Sudipto Sen on censoring JNU's mention

Filmmaker Sudipto Sen shot to fame with 2023's The Kerala Story.

09 Mar 2024

Madhya Pradesh

'Article 370' to 'Tanhaji': Movies that were exempted from tax

State governments have often declared movies as tax-free. The entertainment tax paid on a movie ticket is divided equally between the Centre and the states.

07 Feb 2024

ZEE5

Finally! Adah Sharma's 'The Kerala Story' OTT release date revealed

Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story was a game-changer in Bollywood in 2023 as it emerged to become a blockbuster solely depending on word of mouth.

21 Nov 2023

Kerala

'Kerala Story'? Influencer shares worrying post after marrying Muslim man

Athulya Ashokan alias Alia, an influencer from Kerala who converted to Islam and married a Muslim man named Risal Mansoor earlier this year, has posted a worrisome message on her Instagram Story.

27 Sep 2023

Tovino Thomas

Malayalam film '2018' becomes India's official entry for Oscars 2024

The Malayalam film 2018, aka 2018: Everyone is a Hero, featuring Tovino Thomas, has been selected as India's official entry for the 2024 Academy Awards.

23 Sep 2023

Vishal Bhardwaj

Vishal Bhardwaj skipped 'The Kashmir Files,' 'The Kerala Story' 'consciously'

The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story were two massive blockbusters of 2022 and 2023, respectively, and despite polarizing reviews, dominated the box office.

10 Sep 2023

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah lambasts 'regressive,' 'jingoistic' filmmaking, criticizes 'Gadar 2'

Cinema veteran Naseeruddin Shah has often been in headlines for calling a spade a spade and not mincing his words, no matter the gravity of the situation.

26 Aug 2023

Sushant Singh Rajput

Adah Sharma buys Sushant Singh Rajput's former abode: Report

Following the blockbuster success of The Kerala Story, actor Adah Sharma is once again capturing headlines.

09 Jul 2023

Box Office

#BoxOfficeCollection: Ashoke Pandit's '72 Hoorain' fails to make a mark

Following the unexpected success of The Kerala Story, 72 Hoorain last month made headlines for its contentious subject.

26 Jun 2023

Vipul Amrutlal Shah

'The Kerala Story' makers announce another true-incident-based title, 'Bastar'

Following the tremendous success of The Kerala Story, director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah are all set to present another captivating story based on a true incident.

14 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' is slow yet steady

The Kerala Story is setting a benchmark for films not headlined by A-listers of Bollywood. The film has become slow in its sixth week but it's quite steady as per box office collection.

12 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' stays stable even on sixth weekend

The Kerala Story is the second-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2023. The film is a revelation as it is marching toward the Rs. 250 crore mark despite not being headlined by any Bollywood biggies.

10 Jun 2023

Vipul Amrutlal Shah

'The Kerala Story' director Sudipto to make film on Maoists

Filmmaker Sudipto Sen rose to fame after the success of The Kerala Story.

09 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' stays quite steady

The Kerala Story is one of the rare films which is having a cakewalk at the box office even in its fifth week. The film is steady and as per trends, it will rake in more on weekends. It will be interesting to see if it can touch the coveted Rs. 250 crore mark.

08 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' experiences a slight dip

The Kerala Story is one of those rare films that create an unexpected box office explosion. The film is not headlined by a notable star and it dabbled with various controversies since its announcement.

07 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' is holding the fort quite strong

The Kerala Story is still a revelation in the fifth week. In the era of OTT, where there is a content surge, very few films have a stable box office collection in Week 5. The Sudipto Sen directorial is stable and will rake in more until the big releases arrive.

06 Jun 2023

Box Office

'Pathaan,' 'PS-II,' 'TKS': Top box office performers in 2023 first-half   

The year 2023 started off with a bang as Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan set the tone for a fiercely competitive year in Indian cinema.

06 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' drops drastically on Week 5

The Kerala Story has been a revelation in Bollywood as the film mounted on a meager budget went on to rake in over Rs. 200 crore and still counting. The film received negative reviews from critics but is being loved by viewers.

05 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' grows in fifth weekend

The Kerala Story is one of the biggest game-changers of 2023. Bollywood is going through a rough patch as very few films are making the much-needed explosion as per box office collection and this Sudipto Sen directorial is one of the rarities.

02 Jun 2023

Manoj Tiwari

Manoj Tiwari slams Naseeruddin Shah's take on 'The Kerala Story'

Naseeruddin Shah is one of the most celebrated actors in India and he is also known for his honest opinions. Recently, at an event, Shah critiqued The Kerala Story and called it a part of a "dangerous trend."

02 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' is holding the fort

The Kerala Story has had a great run as per the box office collection. The film picked up on the positive word of mouth and the initial buzz due to controversies helped in gaining the momentum.

01 Jun 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' slows down

The Kerala Story is a breakout movie in Bollywood in 2023. The drama is not headlined by any superstar and yet it has become a huge grosser as per box office collection. The film is about to complete a month at the box office and it has been minting a lot.

31 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' is steady in Week 4

The Kerala Story is setting an example in Bollywood. Even in its fourth week, the Sudipto Sen directorial is steady as per box office collection.

30 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' quite strong even on fourth Monday

The Kerala Story has been the latest revelation of 2023. Despite being made on a meager budget and not headlined by any superstar, it still crossed the Rs. 200 crore mark.

29 May 2023

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan's fascinating revelation: 'I saw the OTT revolution coming'

Kamal Haasan—an undeniably exceptional actor—was honored with the prestigious award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema at the 23rd IIFA Awards.

29 May 2023

Kamal Haasan

'The Kerala Story': Sudipto Sen reacts to Kamal Haasan's criticism

The Kerala Story has emerged as a phenomenon, despite having a controversial subject at its core and not being led by any famous name.

29 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' manages to grow on weekend

The Kerala Story witnessed an unprecedented success in terms of box office collection and it will set a benchmark for many upcoming films.

26 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' will grow over the weekend

The Kerala Story has set a benchmark for a set of filmmakers in India. The film's subject is sensitive and that has been the biggest USP for the film.

25 May 2023

Bollywood

Adah Sharma to Beyonce, celebrities whose numbers were leaked online

On more than one occasion, celebrities had to pay the price for being in the limelight after their personal information was leaked online. In many cases, the social media handles of prominent personalities have also been hacked, putting their personal details at high risk.

25 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' inching toward Rs. 250 crore mark

The Kerala Story is having a dream box office run. The film was mounted on a low budget and with no superstar pedigree, it has crossed Rs. 200 crore mark as per domestic box office collection.

24 May 2023

Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut slams states that banned 'The Kerala Story'

Kangana Ranaut is known for her fiery opinions. The actor has never minced her words and has been in the headlines for the same. Recently, the Queen actor visited a temple in Haridwar, where she was asked about the ongoing controversy regarding the Sudipto Sen directorial The Kerala Story.

24 May 2023

Box Office Collection

'The Kerala Story' box office collection starts to dip

The Kerala Story has entered the Rs. 200 crore club as per the box office collection. The film has gone on to become one of the highest-grossers of 2023. The Sudipto Sen directorial received negative reviews from critics but has been loved by the viewers.

24 May 2023

Pathaan

Analyzing changing trends in theatrical releases, post-pandemic 

Multiple sectors and industries bore the brunt of the ramifications of the pandemic, and showbiz was no different.

23 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' crosses the Rs. 200 crore mark

The Kerala Story crossed the coveted Rs. 200 crore mark!

22 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' hits it out of the park

The Kerala Story is emerging to be among the top grossers of 2023 so far. The film is having a dream journey as far as the box office collection is concerned.

21 May 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office: 'The Kerala Story' inches closer toward Rs. 200cr

Sudipto Sen's The Kerala Story has set the cash registers ringing, and how!

19 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' shows a slight dip

The Kerala Story is now among the great money spinners of 2023 in Bollywood. The film is now marching toward Rs. 200 crore mark and has amassed a huge box office collection.

19 May 2023

Mamata Banerjee

#TheKeralaStory: Vipul Amrutlal Shah requests Mamata Banerjee to watch film

Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story has become the pivot point of blazing controversies ever since it was released on May 5.

18 May 2023

Box Office

'The Kerala Story,' 'Pathaan': Top 5 highest-grossing movies of 2023

Amidst debates and controversies, Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story continues to defy expectations at the box office.

SC stays West Bengal government's ban on 'The Kerala Story'

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government's order banning The Kerala Story.

18 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' to breach Rs. 200cr-mark soon

The Kerala Story is currently the talk of the town. The film has been on the receiving end of many controversies and that has added to it's box office collection. The Sudipto Sen directorial is minting money like no one's watching.

17 May 2023

Kerala

'The Kerala Story' contains hate speech: West Bengal to SC

Defending its ban on The Kerala Story, CM Mamata Banerjee's West Bengal government told the Supreme Court in its affidavit the film contains "manipulated facts" and "hate speech."

17 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story' holding the fort quite strong

The Kerala Story is currently the most talked about film in India. The movie has been the reason for many polarized opinions. After being a part of many controversies and the film being taken down in many states, the box office collection has not been affected at all.

16 May 2023

Bollywood Films

Tamil Nadu government denies 'The Kerala Story' ban, issues affidavit

The Kerala Story and its relationship with controversies don't seem to be ceasing anytime soon. The film has been taken down from the theaters in Tamil Nadu and the makers have alleged that the MK Stalin government has imposed a shadow ban.

16 May 2023

Box Office

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'The Kerala Story's journey is a cakewalk 

The Kerala Story is a prime example of how controversies act as fuel for a film. Ever since its announcement, it has been in the buzz for the longest time and mostly due to controversies.

15 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'The Kerala Story' minted huge on second weekend

The Kerala Story has been one of the highest-grossing films of 2023 in India. The film raked in a huge chunk of money in its second weekend and it seems it'll earn more.

13 May 2023

Box Office Collection

How 'The Kerala Story' became box office sensation, defying critics

Despite criticism, controversy, and negative reviews, Sudipto Sen's The Kerala Story has become a surprise success at the box office since its release on May 5.

12 May 2023

Bollywood

'The Kerala Story': SC questions West Bengal government on ban

The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday sent a notice to the West Bengal government, asking for its rationale behind banning The Kerala Story in the state. The state government announced a ban on its screening on Monday, following which the makers filed a plea with the SC.

12 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'The Kerala Story' is on auto-pilot mode

The Kerala Story has been a sensation in Bollywood. The controversial film has divided the house among netizens. This became a boon in disguise for the film as it gave the much-needed buzz.