Controversial Film "The Kerala Story" Sparks High Alert and Pushback in India

The release of Sudipto Sen's film, The Kerala Story, has put the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on high alert due to its controversial content. The film's trailer implies that thousands of girls from non-Muslim communities in Kerala have disappeared and joined terror groups such as Islamic State, a claim that has been widely criticized. While Kerala has not taken any measures against the film's release, some Islamic groups in Tamil Nadu have called for a ban. The film releases on May 5 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages across India.