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Vipul Amrutlal Shah confirms Beyond The Kerala Story, announces release in 2026

Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Sunshine Pictures Limited have officially announced the release date of their highly anticipated film The Kerala Story 2, titled Beyond The Kerala Story. The film is set to arrive in theatres on February 27, 2026.

January 05, 2026 / 13:15 IST
The film, which stars young women from all over Bharat, seeks to provide performances that are genuine, organic, and firmly grounded in reality.
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  • Beyond The Kerala Story to release in theatres on February 27, 2026
  • Sequel delves into true stories from Bharat, featuring young women in lead roles.
  • Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah

Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Sunshine Pictures Limited have officially announced the release date of their much-anticipated film, The Kerala Story 2, which is officially titled Beyond The Kerala Story. The film is slated to hit theatres on February 27, 2026.

Once more, the story goes back to the unvarnished realities of life, elevating the voices of actual victims, revealing hidden truths, and highlighting events taking place in our own neighbourhoods.

The film, which stars young women from all over Bharat, seeks to provide performances that are genuine, organic, and firmly grounded in reality. Sunshine Pictures Limited unveiled the release date through a motion poster, which carried a powerful message. The text on the poster read:

They said it was just a story.

They tried to silence it.

They tried to discredit it.

But the truth didn’t stop.

Because some stories don’t end.

This time, it goes deeper.

This time, it hurts more.

Beyond The Kerala Story

The original film, The Kerala Story, released in 2023, sparked widespread national discourse and went on to win the National Awards for Best Direction and Best Cinematography. With Beyond The Kerala Story, the makers promise another hard-hitting narrative, elevated in both storytelling depth and cinematic scale.

Also read: The Kerala Story's sequel under production, to release in February 2026: Report

Emerging as one of the most talked-about franchises in recent times, Beyond The Kerala Story is carrying strong momentum and is being widely anticipated as one of the biggest theatrical releases of 2026. This instalment delves into true stories from across Bharat, expanding the scope and impact of the franchise.

Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under his banner Sunshine Pictures Limited, Beyond The Kerala Story is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Kamakhya Narayan Singh and co-produced by Aashin A Shah. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on February 27, 2026.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Jan 5, 2026 01:14 pm

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