'The Kerala Story 2' filmed in an 'extremely controlled manner' and is set to release in February 2026 - All you need to know about the movie

'The Kerala Story' went on to become one of the blockbusters of the year 2023. Though it received mixed reactions from the audience, the film bagged the National Film Awards for Best Direction and Best Cinematography. And now, as per the reports, 'The Kerala Story 2' is in the making. Reportedly, the movie was shot under strict security. Let's learn more about it.According to the News18 Showsha report, 'The Kerala Story 2' has already been filmed in the state. The report stated that the movie will showcase a more gruesome and dark story. However, the cast and story have been kept under wraps.A source told the publication, "'The Kerala Story 2' is filmed already in an extremely controlled and secured manner. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah did not want any troubles to erupt during the shoot schedule."The insider further added that the actors and the crew didn't have any phones on the sets of the film. These measures were taken to avoid any leaks from the sets. As per the report, the movie will be out in theaters on February 27, 2026.Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film featured Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, Siddhi Idnani, and others. The story of the film revolves around four girls of Kerala who are forced to convert to Islam and eventually get recruited for the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS).While the movie raked in big numbers at the box office, it was also labelled as a propaganda film. Debate over whether what is shown in the film is real or fiction took over media.The makers have stated that the film is based on true events. According to the Sacnilk report, the film earned over Rs 300 crore at the box office. It was released in theaters on May 5, 2023.