The Kerala Story

After the dreadful saga from the extreme north of our country now, from the southern tip comes another extremist saga of excessive extremism in the excruciating exodus of our women. Kashmir files were very graphic and visually shocking. On the other hand, The Kerala story is mentally and psychologically painful and numbing. I have never seen a film have a numbing effect on its audience rendering it speechless. 

This true story of radicalization, and forced religious conversion of thousands of women shakes you to the core. The agenda, plots, and schemes to radicalize innocent young women influenced by barbaric philosophy is a rare experience in our modern evolved world. And hence it is hard to witness believe and digest. At some point during the film it creates an acute fear and anxiety towards a particular race and religion. And as we know the root cause of anger is always fear; it instigates a feeling of hate and anger too. But one has to come to senses and know that an entire people subscribing to a religion cannot be blamed for the terror created by a few. Terrorism has no religion. It is sad and cruel that only one religion has to take the blame and become almost a symbol for it. Terrorism exists universally irrespective of religion race or creed.  Women are raped murdered tortured and brutalized in regions dominated by other religions too. 

The biggest regret is that the law and order system is not doing its work. Silently blaming a religion instead of bringing the perpetrators to book exposes a hidden agenda and propaganda. Why isnt the police and judiciary coming down on radical elements operating under their noses strongly and arresting their growth? Why is the system not acting instead, investing so much in creating phobia against communities and religious groups? 

Although the story convincingly portrays radicalization, one wonders how anyone of a different faith is radicalized to the extent of abandoning emotional familial relations. But it is claimed that this is indeed happening. The effect that the narration has on the psyche is serious and profound. The heart-shattering story of innocent young women and their families makes the experience very emotional. The sadness and tragedy depicted are as grave as extreme joy and happiness. The savagery against women in the film is depressing and fatalistic. This film is an adult film and rightly so. It is definitely not meant for people below 18. And also not for sensitive adults