Vipul Amrutlal Shah reveals real court cases inspired The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, says “We have done our research for almost six to seven months”

The Kerala Story 2

• The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond focuses on exploitation stories within India
• Film is based on real experiences, court cases, and extensive research
• Release set for 27 February 2026, aiming to spark nationwide conversation

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Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah says The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is not just a sequel, but an emotional and investigative journey shaped by months of listening, travelling and engaging with real people.

As he prepares to bring the next chapter to cinemas, Vipul Amrutlal Shah has stressed that the film is rooted in lived experiences and real court cases, making it far more than a work of fiction.

After the first film sparked intense nationwide debate, Vipul Amrutlal Shah felt a responsibility to dig deeper. This time, the focus shifts from international radicalisation to stories of exploitation within India itself.

The recently released teaser hints at a more layered and hard-hitting narrative, one that attempts to capture fear, pain and resilience through the journeys of three young women.

Explaining the creative approach, Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, “When we make a film like The Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, we wanted it to become more representative of our all-India situation. And hence, the three stories that we selected, we could not just tell their stories. We have taken many incidents from other girls' lives and made them part of their stories. As a result, it's a story of three girls, but it also has a reflection of a lot of other stories in it.”

For Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the process was deeply personal. Rather than relying solely on written material, the team travelled extensively across the country, meeting victims and their families, listening to their accounts and studying legal documents to understand the complexities involved.

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He shared, “We have done our research for almost six to seven months. We have met various victims. We've travelled to various parts of the country to meet victims, their parents, and people in and around. We've gone through various court orders, police, and FIRs. So a lot of research has been done. A lot of media articles became our source from which we went and chased the victims. So it was extensive research that allowed us to collect the right information. And that is how the film has been made.”

Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah along with Aashin A Shah under Sunshine Pictures, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is slated for release on 27 February 2026, with the makers hoping it will once again spark conversation and reflection across the country.