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AS The Kerala Story 2, an upcoming Hindi shoot, finds itself in the centre of a row o'er delineation of forced spiritual conversions in Kerala, the film's theater director has defended his work, saying he will ‘quit filmmaking’ if there is ‘anything wrong’ shown in the film. The filmmaker said he is known for documentaries, and he has used the same level of research in this film.The Kerala Story 2 director defends his filmThe Kerala Story 2 traces the story of three girls from Kerala who undergo forced religious conversion and torture. The film's teaser and trailer have received divisive reactions, with many calling it exaggerated. Political leaders and filmmakers have both criticised the film, calling it propaganda.National Award-winning director Kamakhya Narayan Singh, who helmed the film, has addressed the criticism head-on, responding to concerns about the film's subject matter. Speaking to ANI, the filmmaker said, “I have been a documentary filmmaker. I have always made documentaries and films that address social evils and issues within society, films that raise questions and encourage people to reflect on what is happening around them. That is why I always conduct deep research to understand a problem thoroughly before releasing a film or documentary.” ‘If we have shown anything wrong in the film, I will quit filmmaking’He further asserted his confidence in the film's authenticity, adding, “I have done my work with complete integrity, trust me. If we have shown anything wrong in the film, I will quit filmmaking.”Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has criticised the film after the trailer was released, calling it a ‘threat to secularism’. The film's makers have maintained that the film is not against the state. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah had earlier said, “We're not after Kerala. Kerala is God's Country... We want this evil in that state to be eradicated as soon as possible.”All about The Kerala Story 2The makers claim the film draws on real court cases. In a statement to HT, Vipul Shah had said, “Our objective has always been awareness, to inform, and to empower young minds to stay alert and make informed choices.”The Kerala Story 2 explores themes of religious conversion and coercion, set across Kerala, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Starring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha, the film arrives in cinemas on February 27.

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