New Delhi, February 22 Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticized "The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond," calling it a propaganda film that attempts to divide people and spread hatred.
Directed by Kena Punda, "The Kerala Story 2" is a sequel to the 2023 film "The Kerala Story" and is scheduled to release on February 27.
In a video circulating online, Kashyap, who was in Kochi to attend the Filmfare Awards South, was asked about his opinion on the film.
"It's a blatant propaganda movie; the film attempts to divide people and spread hatred. The maker is greedy... People are consuming beef in a movie where they wouldn't even eat beef," he is heard saying in the video.
Following the release of the film's trailer, the audience has responded with mixed reactions. Several users have described the film as being driven by propaganda and have also pointed out a scene involving beef.
Its previous installment, directed by Sudipto Sen, earned over ₹300 crore at the box office.
