Prakash Raj’s ‘Real Kerala Story’ On Pork, Beef & Vegetarian Sadya Sparks Buzz Ahead Of Kerala Story 2 Release

By Swastika Sruti

Updated: Monday, February 23, 2026, 17:29 [IST]

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Actor Prakash Raj shared images of beef, pork and fish dishes amid 'Kerala Story 2' controversy.
His social media post highlighted Kerala's food diversity and communal harmony.
The upcoming film has drawn mixed reactions from filmmakers and political leaders.

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Prakash Raj shared images of beef, pork, and fish dishes on social media, emphasizing Kerala's diverse food traditions in response to the controversy surrounding the film 'The Kerala Story 2,' stirring discussions between filmmakers and political leaders.

Actor Prakash Raj has stirred conversation online with a social media post seen as a response to the ongoing debate around the film The Kerala Story 2.

The actor shared photos of various non-vegetarian dishes and wrote about Kerala's cultural diversity, prompting widespread reactions ahead of the film's release.

The film, directed by Kamakhya Narain Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, has already attracted attention following the release of its trailer.

Prakash Raj's Social Media Post

Taking to X, Prakash Raj shared images of pork, beef and fish dishes alongside a vegetarian sadya. He wrote that the "real Kerala story" is about different food traditions coexisting in harmony and wished followers a happy Sunday.

His post emphasised:

Cultural and culinary diversity in Kerala
Coexistence of varied food traditions
A message interpreted as promoting harmony

The post has been widely shared and discussed across social media platforms.

Film Trailer Sparks Reactions

The trailer of The Kerala Story 2 has generated polarised responses, particularly over scenes depicting religious and cultural themes. One sequence showing forced consumption of beef by a character has drawn criticism and debate about representation in cinema.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticised the film strongly, while Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged people to reject attempts that could undermine the state's secular values.

Despite the controversy, the film has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. With its release scheduled soon, discussions around the film and reactions from public figures continue to dominate online discourse.