Madras | 3 March 2026

The Madras High Court has restrained cable television operators and internet service providers from illegally broadcasting The Kerala Story 2, days after the film’s theatrical release. The order was passed on March 3 following a plea by the film’s producer, citing concerns over copyright infringement. The film hit theatres on February 28 after earlier legal hurdles were cleared.

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the interim order after observing that unauthorised broadcasting could cause irreversible harm to the producer’s rights. The court noted that the producer had submitted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate as proof of copyright ownership. While granting relief, the court also stated that legitimate business interests of respondents should not be unfairly affected and directed the producer to indemnify them if required.

An ad-interim injunction has been granted until March 23, 2026, restraining any unlawful broadcast of the film. The court directed that notices be issued to the respondents and asked the applicant to comply with procedural requirements under the Civil Procedure Code. The order aims to prevent piracy and protect the commercial interests of the filmmakers during the film’s theatrical run.

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story 2 follows the lives of three young women and has sparked political and public debate in Kerala. The film earlier faced a temporary stay by the Kerala High Court, which was later lifted, allowing its release. Despite criticism from several political leaders, the film has performed strongly at the box office, earning ₹11.35 crore nett in India within its first three days.

Madras High Court Bars Illegal Cable and Online Broadcast of The Kerala Story 2

The Madras High Court has restrained cable television operators and internet service providers from illegally broadcasting The Kerala Story 2, days after the film’s theatrical release. The order was passed on March 3 following a plea by the film’s producer, citing concerns over copyright infringement. The film hit theatres on February 28 after earlier legal hurdles were cleared.

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the interim order after observing that unauthorised broadcasting could cause irreversible harm to the producer’s rights. The court noted that the producer had submitted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate as proof of copyright ownership. While granting relief, the court also stated that legitimate business interests of respondents should not be unfairly affected and directed the producer to indemnify them if required.

An ad-interim injunction has been granted until March 23, 2026, restraining any unlawful broadcast of the film. The court directed that notices be issued to the respondents and asked the applicant to comply with procedural requirements under the Civil Procedure Code. The order aims to prevent piracy and protect the commercial interests of the filmmakers during the film’s theatrical run.

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story 2 follows the lives of three young women and has sparked political and public debate in Kerala. The film earlier faced a temporary stay by the Kerala High Court, which was later lifted, allowing its release. Despite criticism from several political leaders, the film has performed strongly at the box office, earning ₹11.35 crore nett in India within its first three days.