The Kerala Story Movie Review

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"The Kerala Story" is a film that revolves around a group of people who embark on a journey.

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The Kerala Story has been at the centre of controversy ever since the teaser and the trailer of the film dropped.

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The movie stars Adah Sharma, who gives an impressive performance as a woman fighting for justice.

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The film is directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.

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The picturesque locales of Kerala serve as the perfect backdrop for the story.

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The film's music is composed by Sanjoy Chowdhury and adds to the emotional depth of the movie.

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Adah Sharma-starrer The Kerala Story released in theatres today, May 5.

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"The Kerala Story" is a poignant tale that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.

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The Kerala Story does reinstate that its portrayal of extremists and ISIS terrorists is not reflective of Islam as a whole.

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The screenplay by Sudipto Sen is engaging and keeps the audience invested in the story.

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The makers of the Kerala Story had said that 32000 women were converted to Islam.

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