Adah Sharma Drops a "Disturbing" Poster for The Kerala Story 2: Is the Sequel Truly Ready to Shake the Nation Again on Feb 27?

Mumbai, Thursday, February 12, 2026 — Everyone is talking about the massive box-office records of the first part, but the real story today is the chilling new visual that just dropped on our screens.

If you thought the controversy had settled down, think again! The mood in the Indian film industry is currently electric and tense, all thanks to one “disturbing” update from the lead face of the franchise, Adah Sharma.

Do we really need another sequel to a film that already split the internet in half?

Or is this the “truth” that creators claim we haven’t seen yet? These are the questions buzzing through every coffee shop and Twitter (X) thread right now. Adah Sharma, who became a household name after the 2023 blockbuster, has just shared a poster that is being described as “distressing” and “terrifying” by early viewers.

The Poster That Broke the Internet

The newly unveiled character posters for the sequel, titled Beyond The Kerala Story (or The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond), have set a very somber tone. These aren’t your typical glamorous Bollywood shots.

Instead, the images feature intense close-ups of the leading women—Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia—with half of their faces covered by a burqa while the other half reveals visible bruises and tear-streaked expressions.

According to Hindustan Times, the sequel promises to delve even deeper into accounts that are “inspired by many true events”. The visual language used in these posters suggests a narrative filled with emotional and physical trauma. It is a stark reminder of the first film’s intensity, which grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide despite facing bans in states like West Bengal and screening halts in Tamil Nadu.

A Nation Divided: The Debate Ignites

As soon as the posters went live, the digital world exploded into a familiar battleground.

Supporters are calling it a necessary “awareness” tool to highlight the harsh realities of religious conversion and grooming. On the flip side, critics are already labeling it as a propaganda machine that fuels stereotypes. Adah Sharma herself has been active in the middle of this storm.

In a recent exclusive interview with The Times of India, she addressed the criticism head-on, stating that “it’s their opinion” and that the real validation for her comes from the audience’s massive response and the National Awards the first film won.

Beyond The Kerala Story is set to arrive in cinema halls on February 27, 2026. While Adah Sharma was the face of the original, this sequel introduces a fresh cast to tell stories from across different states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, shifting the focus to how love is allegedly used as a weapon.

According to India Today, the film’s producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, clarified that while security on set was tight to ensure everyone’s safety, the shoot itself was “pretty peaceful” compared to the threats received during the first part.

The Production Secret: No Phones Allowed?

The hype around the film is being carefully managed. Reports from The Times of India suggest that The Kerala Story 2 was filmed in an “extremely controlled manner”. To maintain absolute suspense and prevent any leaks of the gripping narrative, the production team reportedly enforced a strict “no-phone” policy on set. This level of discretion only adds to the mystery of what exactly we will see on February 27.

The teaser for the film has already garnered millions of views, featuring the leading ladies declaring, “Ab sahenge nahin… ladenge” (We won’t tolerate… we’ll fight). It explicitly focuses on “grooming patterns” and claims that India’s demography is at risk—a statement that has already triggered a fresh wave of political and social discourse.

Look, love it or hate it, you cannot ignore the impact this franchise has.

My personal take? This sequel is leaning even harder into the “discomfort zone” to trigger the same viral energy that made the first one a ₹300 crore hit.

Releasing a “disturbing” poster is a classic high-stakes marketing move. If the movie delivers actual stories with depth rather than just shock value, it could be another massive box-office monster. However, the line between “awareness” and “polarization” is very thin here, and the filmmakers are walking it with a javelin in their hand.

Original Source: First reported and confirmed by Sunshine Pictures through their official teaser launch and character poster reveals on social media.

Question For You: Do you think The Kerala Story 2 will be able to match the box-office success of the original, or has the audience moved on from this debate? Let me know in the comments!