Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah has expressed concerns that theatre owners in Chennai and Kerala are facing threats to withdraw the movie “The Kerala Story 2” after its release on Friday, following the court’s removal of the stay on the film. Shah urged the Chief Ministers of both states to ensure full compliance with the court’s ruling within their jurisdictions. He emphasized the need for strict action against those attempting to obstruct the movie, questioning the purpose of the law if it is selectively enforced.
Shah highlighted the filmmakers’ adherence to legal procedures, stating that they respected the judiciary by refraining from unauthorized screenings during the stay order on their film. The Kerala High Court recently lifted the interim stay on “The Kerala Story 2”, allowing the drama’s makers to proceed with its theatrical run, following a division bench’s decision to overturn the earlier stay imposed by a single-judge bench.
In response to queries about feedback from theatre owners, Shah mentioned the positive reception of the film at cinemas, with distributors and owners expressing satisfaction. Encouraged by the audience’s response, distributors and theatre owners are considering increasing the number of screenings and screens for the movie, anticipating a successful box office performance.
