13th June 2023, Mumbai: The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen and starring Adah Sharma, has captivated audiences worldwide with its controversial and sensitive subject matter. This thought-provoking film explores topics such as religious conversions and the presence of ISIS. Despite its success, The Kerala Story has encountered a decline in box office numbers in recent days, signaling that its theatrical journey may be drawing to a close.
Entering its sixth week in theaters, The Kerala Story witnessed a notable drop in collections on Monday, June 12, marking its 39th day of release. The film garnered an estimated Rs 40 lakh on that day, bringing its total collection to Rs 240.62 crore at the domestic box office. Given the current pace, it is likely that the film will soon be removed from theaters. The upcoming releases of Adipurush and The Flash further pose a challenge to The Kerala Story’s theatrical longevity. With these highly anticipated films enjoying wide releases, the screen space available for The Kerala Story may diminish rapidly. As a result, the film’s time in theaters may be nearing its conclusion.
In The Kerala Story, Adah Sharma embodies the role of a Hindu woman from Kerala, lured into adopting Islam and forcefully dispatched to Syria. There, she becomes a pawn of the ISIS terrorist group, enduring anguish and coercion. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story has been under scrutiny since the release of its trailer. As the final days unfold for The Kerala Story in theaters, it remains to be seen how this impactful film will leave its mark on audiences and continue to spark conversations beyond its theatrical run.