<p>The makers of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/the-kerala-story-based-on-manipulated-facts-contained-hate-speeches-wb-justifies-its-decision-to-ban-movie-in-sc-1219592.html" target="_blank"><em>The Kerala Story</em></a> have announced that a special screening of the movie will be held for the students of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).</p>.<p>Directed by Sudipto Sen, <em>The Kerala Story</em> depicts how women from Kerala were forced to convert and recruited by the terror group <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/islamic-state" target="_blank">Islamic State</a> (IS). It is produced by Vipul Shah's Sunshine Pictures.</p>.<p>"We are very excited to meet our own people there. This is the future of the industry that is getting ready in FTII. It would be very interesting and exciting to see how they are looking at <em>The Kerala Story</em>, and what they think of it. What they have understood and their viewpoint, which is the future’s viewpoint. It is going to be fun," Shah said in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/ldf-govt-comes-out-with-real-kerala-story-ad-on-second-anniversary-1220382.html" target="_blank">LDF govt comes out with 'Real Kerala Story' ad on second anniversary</a></strong></p>.<p>The movie, which has polarised the political discourse in the country, was released in theatres on May 5.</p>.<p>The West Bengal government had imposed a ban on the film on May 8, apprehending tensions among the communities. Theatres in Tamil Nadu had decided to stop its screening from May 7 onwards, citing the law-and-order situation and a poor audience turnout.</p>.<p>On Thursday, the Supreme Court stayed the West Bengal government's order banning the film in the state and asked Tamil Nadu to ensure the safety of the moviegoers.</p>.<p><em>The Kerala Story</em> stars Adah Sharma in the lead, along with actors Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani. Shah also serves as the creative director, and the co-writer of the film.</p>.<p>The movie has so far raised over Rs 150 crore at the domestic box office.</p>
<p>The makers of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/the-kerala-story-based-on-manipulated-facts-contained-hate-speeches-wb-justifies-its-decision-to-ban-movie-in-sc-1219592.html" target="_blank"><em>The Kerala Story</em></a> have announced that a special screening of the movie will be held for the students of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).</p>.<p>Directed by Sudipto Sen, <em>The Kerala Story</em> depicts how women from Kerala were forced to convert and recruited by the terror group <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/islamic-state" target="_blank">Islamic State</a> (IS). It is produced by Vipul Shah's Sunshine Pictures.</p>.<p>"We are very excited to meet our own people there. This is the future of the industry that is getting ready in FTII. It would be very interesting and exciting to see how they are looking at <em>The Kerala Story</em>, and what they think of it. What they have understood and their viewpoint, which is the future’s viewpoint. It is going to be fun," Shah said in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/ldf-govt-comes-out-with-real-kerala-story-ad-on-second-anniversary-1220382.html" target="_blank">LDF govt comes out with 'Real Kerala Story' ad on second anniversary</a></strong></p>.<p>The movie, which has polarised the political discourse in the country, was released in theatres on May 5.</p>.<p>The West Bengal government had imposed a ban on the film on May 8, apprehending tensions among the communities. Theatres in Tamil Nadu had decided to stop its screening from May 7 onwards, citing the law-and-order situation and a poor audience turnout.</p>.<p>On Thursday, the Supreme Court stayed the West Bengal government's order banning the film in the state and asked Tamil Nadu to ensure the safety of the moviegoers.</p>.<p><em>The Kerala Story</em> stars Adah Sharma in the lead, along with actors Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani. Shah also serves as the creative director, and the co-writer of the film.</p>.<p>The movie has so far raised over Rs 150 crore at the domestic box office.</p>