'The Kerala Story' Sparks Controversy with National Award Win

The award-winning film 'The Kerala Story' has sparked controversy and criticism from Congress leader K C Venugopal, who accuses the BJP of promoting hate. The film, directed by Sudipto Sen, faced backlash for its controversial portrayal of women in Kerala. Despite criticism, it won accolades for Best Director and Best Cinematography.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 01-08-2025 23:47 IST | Created: 01-08-2025 23:47 IST

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The contentious film 'The Kerala Story' has garnered a national award, prompting outrage from Congress leader K C Venugopal. He claims the BJP is backing divisive content through such endorsements.

Venugopal expressed his disapproval, stating the film should be discarded as it spreads a harmful agenda, tarnishing Kerala's reputation. The Alappuzha MP warned that Kerala's citizens will firmly reject the BJP's influence.

Despite the backlash, filmmaker Sudipto Sen's work was celebrated with Best Director and Best Cinematography awards, though the narrative on women being allegedly recruited by IS has sparked widespread debate.

(With inputs from agencies.)