The Kerala Story is a Hindi film that was released on May 5, 2023. It is based on the theme of religious conversion and radicalisation of women in Kerala, a state in India. The film has sparked a lot of controversy and criticism, as it reportedly claimed that 32,000 women in Kerala were converted to Islam and many were taken to ISIS-ruled Syria. The film’s makers have defended their claim as based on true events and research, but many fact-checkers, politicians, and critics have challenged its accuracy and accused it of promoting Islamophobia and hate speech. The film has also faced legal hurdles and protests in some states