The Kerala government has appealed in the High Court against Dileep’s acquittal in the 2017 actress sexual assault case. It has also sought enhanced punishment for the six convicts sentenced to 20 years in prison

The Kerala High Court stayed a single judge’s order halting the release of The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond, clearing the way for its screening. Producer Vipul Shah thanked the court and reiterated that the film does not portray Kerala negatively