The way has been cleared for the launch of ‘The Kerala Story’ in West Bengal surrounded by all the controversies. The Supreme Court today lifted the ban imposed by the state government on this film. I mean, now this film will also be released in West Bengal. The Supreme Court today heard the petition filed by the creators against the ban imposed on ‘The Story of Kerala’ in West Bengal.
During this, the CJI said, “We are lifting the ban placed on the film by the West Bengal government on May 8. There is no solid basis for this ban.” Along with this, the court also ordered the Tamil Nadu government to ensure all security arrangements for the screening of the film and ensure the safety of the viewers.
Earlier, during the hearing of the case, the West Bengal government justified its decision to ban the film ‘The Kerala Story’. In an affidavit filed with the Supreme Court, the West Bengal government said that the film ‘The Story of Kerala’ is based on false facts and contains hate speech that may hurt community feelings. This film may create hatred between communities, which may lead to a law and order situation in the state. On the affidavit, the West Bengal government had based the intelligence data behind the ban. However, the Supreme Court has today lifted the ban on the film.
Let us tell you that ‘The Kerala Story’ is getting a lot of love from the audience from the very first day of its release and this movie is performing brilliantly at the box office. ‘The Kerala Story’ also crossed Ranbir Kapoor’s leading man Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar’s lifetime collection at Rs 149.05 crore. After 13 days of release, the total earnings of the film has been Rs 165.94 crore. He is soon expected to join the 200 crore club. ‘The Kerala Story’ is directed by Sudipto Sen and Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani play major roles in it.
