New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The upcoming film 'The Kerala Story 2' has ignited debate even before hitting theatres, with its trailer drawing sharply divided reactions across audiences and commentators.

Scheduled for release on February 27, the film has once again placed its makers at the centre of controversy over its narrative and thematic focus.

National Award-winning director Kamakhya Narayan Singh has addressed the criticism head-on, responding to concerns surrounding the film's subject matter and his role as a filmmaker.

The trailer of 'The Kerala Story 2' has been described by some as presenting a "brutal truth," while others have labelled it "propaganda."

The film explores themes of religious conversion and coercion, with its story s...