Just days after The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond hit theatres, the makers have scored a crucial legal win to protect the film from piracy and unauthorised telecast, an issue that can dent a release in real time.
On March 3, 2026, the Madras High Court passed an interim order restraining internet service providers and cable TV operators from unlawfully broadcasting the film, granting an ad interim injunction that will remain in force until March 23, 2026. The matter is listed for further hearing on March 23.
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The order was passed by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy after Sunshine Pictures Limited, the producer of the film, moved the court through two applications. The production banner approached the court citing apprehension of copyright infringement around the film’s theatrical release.
In court, the producer submitted the Central Board of Film Certification certificate to establish copyright ownership, and the court treated it as prima facie evidence at this stage.
While considering the plea, the judge underlined the urgency that piracy-linked cases demand, observing: “In matters of this nature, it is likely that irreversible injury will occur unless unlawful broadcast is prevented at the threshold. At the same time, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected, in view of the expansive nature of the relief claimed. Therefore, it is necessary that the plaintiff shall indemnify in respect thereof.”
The court then granted the ad interim injunction on the condition that the plaintiff provides indemnity, stating: “Subject to this condition, orders of ad interim injunction as prayed for are granted in these two applications until 23.03.2026. Issue notice to the respondents returnable on 23.03.2026. Private notice is also permitted. The applicant shall comply with Order XXXIX Rule 3 of CPC.”
About The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond
Backed by Sunshine Pictures, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia and Aishwarya Ojha, and it released in theatres in late February 2026.
Positioned as a dramatic sequel to The Kerala Story (2023), the film follows three young women from different Indian states whose relationships take dark turns, with the narrative focusing on themes of coercion, control, and the loss of personal freedom.
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