Tamil Nadu theatre owners have opted not to show the divisive film “The Kerala Story” due to backlash against its release. It has already been taken off of several online ticket marketplaces’ Chennai listings. The movie is now being shown in thirteen venues around the state.
Multiplex owners claim that showing the movie has an impact on other films.
“Other films screened at multiplexes that screen this movie suffer due to law and order issues. Our revenue is impacted by it. As a result, this choice was made, said a senior member of the Theatre Owners’
The movie has not been outlawed by the Tamil Nadu government. Ponniyin Selvan 2 (PS 2), directed by Mani Ratnam, is currently performing well at the box office. Red Giant Movies, which is closely associated with the state’s ruling DMK, is in charge of distributing PS2 in Tamil Nadu.
The decision to cease showing “The Kerala Story” was made a few days after the Madras High Court denied a request to have the movie banned earlier this week.
Muslim organisations had asked for a ban on the movie, claiming it inflated the number of Hindu and Christian women in Kerala who had converted to Islam and been persuaded to join the terrorist group ISIS.
Right-wing organisations want the movie to be shown because they think it’s quite accurate.
