India, Feb. 20 -- A 26-year-old biologist from Kerala has approached the Kerala High Court, challenging the upcoming film The Kerala Story 2, alleging that it unfairly targets the state and its people through its content and title.

The petitioner, Sreedev Namboodiri, a native of Chittariparamba in Kannur district, identified himself as a Malayali Brahmin in the plea and questioned both the narrative and naming of the sequel.

The petition alleges that the sequel contains "malicious and stereotypical projections" that scandalise the entire state without factual basis.

It further argues that the film could alienate Kerala and Keralites from the rest of the country, despite the community's widespread contribution to India's workforce and e...