Adah Sharma Pens Gratitude Note On The Kerala Story Joining Rs 200 Cr Club

Controversial film The Kerala Story starring Adah Sharma in the lead role has been in the news ever since it's hard hitting trailer is released on YouTube. The film dealing with the manipulative religious conversions of non-islamic young girls in Kerala to transport them into ISIS has been all over the news for its controversial content. Braving many obstacles, The Kerala Story become the first ever female-centric film to cross the mark of Rs 200 crore net in India. It is also the second-highest-grossing Hindi film after Pathaan this year.

Adah Sharma shared a poster on her Instagram which had ‘1st female film to cross net collection India 200 CR’ mentioned on it penned a note expressing her thoughts and feelings over the same, 

"1st Female Film to cross net collection India 200 Cr, without Tamil Nadu & West Bengal. The best things in life are Unexpected - because there were no expectations. Thank you audience for making this happen.”

“The makers of #TheKeralaStory: Vipul sir who took a huge risk in making this film without any backing from studios and for trusting the girl who played Bhavana Reddy in Commando to be Shalini Unnikrishnan.”

"Sudipto sir for standing by his research for 7 years despite all odds, for being kind to all of us on set and who kept up his pleasant nature in all weather conditions and trials and tribulations.” 

The Kerala Story received a strong backlash before its release. While some praised the film, there were some who accused it of being propaganda. The film is directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.