While occasional controversies are not new in Indian cinema, the last 15 years saw several films criticised over political polarisation. Here is a list of such films, in the context of the row over new film The Bengal Files

From Bengal Files to Padmaavat, how these 14 films polarised politics and public opinion, caused uproar: India's era of divisive cinema in pics

After The Kerala Story has bagged accolades at the 71st National Awards, it has sparked an intense debate on social media. The film, helmed by Sudipto Sen, stars Adad Sharma, Yogita Bihani, and Siddhi Idnani among others.

National Awards jury member Pradeep Nair raises objections for The Kerala Story win

Among the list of winners of the 2023 National Film Awards was the controversial Hindi film The Kerala Story. Taking to social media, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan called out the jury panel. The movie won Best Director and Best Cinematography.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns National Award for The Kerala Story, calls it deeply offensive

Indian actress Kani Kusruti is on seventh heaven after her film All We Imagine As Light recently won the coveted Grand Prix award at Cannes Film Festival 2024. After returning from Cannes, the actress, who still can’t believe that they won such a huge feat, sat down for an interview to discuss how she selects her films and about grabbing attention on the red carpet with her watermelon bag, a symbol of Palestinian resistance.

Cannes winner Kani Kusruti reveals she rejected The Kerala Story after being called for audition

The makers of the recent Indian film The Kerala Story are reportedly struggling to find an OTT buyer weeks after its release. The film was deemed controversial by many when it was released in May.

No takers for The Kerala Story on OTT platforms, director claims film industry 'ganged up' against the film

The controversy around The Kerala Story refuses to die down. On Friday, actor and politician Kamal Haasan called Sudipto Sen's directorial debut "a propaganda film''.

Kamal Haasan calls The Kerala Story a propaganda film, says 'I am against...'

It's going to be almost a month since Sudipto Sen's directorial, The Kerala Story, was released in theatres, but still, the debates on the movie refuse to die down.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui clarifies his remark on The Kerala Story, says ‘stop spreading false news’

The Kerala Story has created a furore in the country since its release. The film has received an equal amount of support and disdain. While some have praised it, some have refused to screen it at cinemas in a bid to prevent communal harmony from being disrupted. Recently, protests erupted in UK against the screening of this movie. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The Kerala Story sparks fire

The Supreme Court of India asked the makers of The Kerala Story to add disclaimers while screening the film in West Bengal. The SC lifted the ban on the film in Bengal on Thursday.

Supreme Court asks The Kerala Story makers to add a disclaimer to the film

The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal, a state in eastern India. The film, which got a commercial release on May 5, had been banned by the Bengal government in order to maintain peace within the state.

India: Supreme Court lifts ban on film The Kerala Story in West Bengal

Over 110 people have been arrested and one person died after clashes erupted between two groups in the Indian state of Maharashtra’s town of Akola, over the weekend, as per media reports citing officials.

The Kerala Story: More than 100 arrested after clashes in India’s Maharashtra over social media post

Not only in India, but The Kerala Story is creating quite a buzz internationally as well. The movie was released in the UK on May 12, however before the first show, it was pulled down from the screens.

The Kerala Story screening gets abruptly cancelled in UK. Here's what happened

Since the day of its release, The Kerala Story has been raking in outstanding numbers at the box office. Sudipto Sen's film which has created a lot of buzz for its controversial plot was released in theatres on May 5, and within two weeks of its release, it has now crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone.

The Kerala Story box office: Adah Sharma’s film crosses Rs 100 cr mark

Sudipto Sen's The Kerala Story is unstoppable at the box office. Not only this, but the movie is giving tough competition to the other big-budget movies running at the box office right now like Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.

The Kerala Story: Adah Sharma-starrer is unbeatable at the box office

Vivek Agnihotri, director of the 2022 film The Kashmir Files, has sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on the film. The film narrates the Hindu exodus that took place in Kashmir in 1990 and starred Anupam Kher and Pallavi Joshi in key roles.

Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over her comment on The Kashmir Files

On Monday, the West Bengal government announced its decision to ban The Kerala Story. The film has been courting controversy ever since its trailer was released and has been facing stiff protests in several states.

The Kerala Story gets banned in West Bengal to maintain 'peace' 

Amid all the controversies, The Kerala Story opened with a great response from the audience. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film hit thr theatres on May 5 after a severe backlash from a particular section of the society, who claimed that the film was only made to spread hatred.

The Kerala Story box office: Sudipto Sen’s film sees a big jump on day 2

Kerala High Court on Friday refused to put a ban on Sudipto Sen's controversial film The Kerala Story. A division bench of the Kerala High Court rejected a petition against the release of the controversial film.

Kerala HC refuses to stay release of ‘The Kerala Story’, says allegation against ISIS not religion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, while addressing an election rally in Karnataka, condemned the opposition Congress party for "sheltering and nurturing terror elements" for vote bank politics.

Indian Prime Minister Modi backs ‘The Kerala Story’, slams Congress for nurturing terror elements

Helmed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story has been in the spotlight ever since the trailer dropped. The movie, which has become a hot topic in the country, is said to be inspired by the many true stories of young girls from non-Muslim communities who converted to Islam in Kerala before they were sent to Syria, ruled by the terrorist group ISIS.

The Kerala Story audience reaction: Tweets you should read before watching the film

The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is on high alert due to the impending release of Sudipto Sen's controversial film The Kerala Story. Depending on who you ask, the film is either "peddling lies aimed at creating communal polarisation" (Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan) or tells "a real story of Kerala's migration to the terror path" (BJP politician Sobha Surendran).

The Kerala Story: Why an Indian state is on high alert over release of this film

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