Producer Vipul Shah Admits RSS Backing For The Kerala Story, Says Film ‘Wouldn’t Exist Without Them’
The debate surrounding The Kerala Story has intensified once again after its producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, reportedly stated that the film would not have been made without the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The remarks have added a fresh political dimension to an already contentious film.
According to reports, Shah acknowledged that the RSS not only supported the film but also helped “immensely” in its creation.
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He reportedly suggested that without such backing, projects like The Kerala Story and its sequel may not have materialised. The statement is being widely seen as a rare admission of direct ideological support in mainstream filmmaking.
Reports also indicate that RSS-linked organisation Bharatiya Chitra Sadhana was involved in the ideation stage of films such as The Kashmir Files and Bastar: The Naxal Story, all of which deal with politically sensitive themes.
Since its release, The Kerala Story, which centres on alleged forced religious conversions in Kerala, has remained under scrutiny.
Critics and several political leaders have repeatedly described the film as “propaganda” and an attempt to portray the state negatively. The filmmakers, however, have consistently maintained that the narrative is inspired by real-life accounts and backed by research.
The controversy also reached the courts, with multiple petitions seeking a ban on the film. The Supreme Court of India reportedly declined to halt its release nationwide but directed the makers to include disclaimers clarifying the nature of the claims presented in the film.
