‘The Kerala Story’ makers announce next film ‘Bastar’, based on a ‘true incident’; share release date

Director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Shah, who have been in the news for their controversial film ‘The Kerala Story’, starring Adah Sharma, have now announced their next project, titled ‘Bastar’.

According to the makers, the film will be based on a ‘true incident’ and it will hit the screens on April 5, 2024.

Vipul Shah’s Sunshine Pictures, the banner behind the upcoming movie, shared the announcement on social media.

‘Unveiling our next, #Bastar. Prepare to witness another gripping true incident that will leave you speechless. Mark your calendars for April 5, 2024! #VipulAmrutlalShah @sudiptoSENtlm @Aashin_A_Shah #SunshinePictures,’ the production house said in the tweet.

‘The Kerala Story’ depicted how women from Kerala were forced to convert to Islam and were recruited by the terror group Islamic State (IS).

The film, directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Shah, was released on May 5.

The movie emerged as one of the most successful films at the box office with over Rs 200 crore in reported earnings.

However, it was banned by the West Bengal government, fearing tensions among communities.

Theatres in Tamil Nadu also decided to stop the screening, citing the law and order situation and a poor audience turnout.

‘The Kerala Story; also received tax-free status in BJP-ruled states such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana.

Besides Adah Sharma, ‘The Kerala Story’ also starred Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani.

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