Release date locked: February 27, 2026
Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Sunshine Pictures Limited have confirmed that Beyond The Kerala Story will hit cinemas on 27 February 2026. The announcement arrived with a moody motion poster that sets a darker, more intense tone for the next chapter of the franchise.
What the motion poster hints at
“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.”
The short teaser text signals a film that aims to be confrontational and emotionally raw. The makers are clearly positioning this as a continuation that builds on the debates and conversations sparked by the first film.
Broader scope — voices from across Bharat
Unlike the original, which largely centred on events in Kerala, the new instalment widens its focus. The team says Beyond The Kerala Story revisits real-life accounts from different parts of India, bringing forward victims’ voices and stories that have often been overlooked. The film reportedly keeps a grounded, almost documentary-style approach while expanding the geographical and narrative canvas.
Producers have emphasised that the cast will introduce fresh talent as the leading women, with performances described as organic and rooted in lived realities. That suggests a focus on authenticity over star power, and a desire to let the stories themselves drive the drama.
Franchise background and stakes
The Kerala Story (2023) became one of the most talked-about Hindi films of its year, stirring nationwide debate and going on to win National Awards for Best Direction and Best Cinematography. That success has raised expectations and curiosity about how the franchise will evolve. The makers call the new film a hard-hitting continuation rather than a standalone sequel, indicating it will build directly on the themes and controversies of the first chapter.
Creative team and production
- Producer: Vipul Amrutlal Shah (Sunshine Pictures Limited)
- Director: Kamakhya Narayan Singh (National Award-winning filmmaker)
- Co-producer: Aashin A Shah
With Kamakhya Narayan Singh at the helm and Sunshine Pictures backing the project, the film brings together a team that aims to balance cinematic craft with a documentary-like realism.
What to expect and why it matters
Expect a more expansive narrative scale, a gritty tone, and storytelling that foregrounds real experiences from across the country. Given the first film’s cultural footprint, Beyond The Kerala Story is likely to reignite conversations about the subjects it tackles and will be among the notable theatrical releases of 2026.
Quick facts
- Title: Beyond The Kerala Story
- Release date: 27 February 2026
- Production house: Sunshine Pictures Limited
- Producer: Vipul Amrutlal Shah
- Director: Kamakhya Narayan Singh
- Co-producer: Aashin A Shah
With promotional material already generating interest, the months ahead will likely bring casting details, trailers, and more clarity on the specific true stories the film adapts. For now, the announcement has set the countdown ticking for a film that promises to go deeper and hit harder than before.