India, Feb. 19 -- The trailer of the upcoming Hindi film, The Kerala Story 2, has sparked divisive reactions hours after it was launched. The film, said to be based on true events, shows the plight of girls trapped in forced conversion cases. However, several viewers and political leaders have criticised the film, calling it 'propaganda'. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued a statement, condemning the film.

On Wednesday, CM Vijayan expressed concern over the upcoming release of the film, saying that its first instalment was made with the "intent to spread hatred against the state and undermine its secular tradition."

In a statement issued by his office, Vijayan questioned how "poisonous works produced to spread division an...