Makers Of The Kerala Story Announce Next Film Titled Bastar: ‘Gripping True Incident’

New Delhi: ‘The Kerala Story’ director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Shah have joined hands again for their next project, ‘Bastar’. The film, based on a “true incident”, will hit the screens on April 5, 2024.

Shah’s Sunshine Pictures, the banner behind the upcoming movie, shared the announcement on its Twitter page.

“Unveiling our next, #Bastar. Prepare to witness another gripping true incident that will leave you speechless. Mark your calendars for April 5, 2024! #VipulAmrutlalShah @sudiptoSENtlm @Aashin_A_Shah #SunshinePictures,” the production house said in the tweet.

Unveiling our next #Bastar, Prepare to witness another gripping true incident that will leave you speechless. Mark your calendars for April 5, 2024!#VipulAmrutlalShah @sudiptoSENtlm @Aashin_A_Shah#SunshinePictures pic.twitter.com/3qQVxKpCcG

— Sunshine Pictures (@sunshinepicture) June 26, 2023

The poster shows a jungle in the background, and the title of the film is seen painted with the color of blood red. While nothing much has been revealed about the film, Shah’s upcoming film is said to be another shocker and eye-opener film that is said to be inspired by another true incident.

‘The Kerala Story’ polarized the political discourse in the country over its portrayal of how women from Kerala were forced to convert and recruited by the terror group Islamic State (IS). Directed by Sen and produced by Shah, it was released on May 5.

The movie, which emerged as one of 2023’s most successful films at the box office with over Rs 200 crore in reported earnings, was banned by the West Bengal government, fearing tensions among communities. Theaters in Tamil Nadu decided to stop the screening, citing the law-and-order situation and a poor audience turnout.

It also received tax-free status in BJP-ruled states, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana.

‘The Kerala Story’ starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani.

Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is popularly known for his filmography with films like ‘Aankhen’, ‘Holiday’, ‘Force’, ‘Commando’, ‘Waqt’, ‘Namastey London’, ‘Singh Is King’ , ‘The Kerala Story’, Sanak, among many others.