Kerala Story

A 24-year-old health worker who came into close contact with Nipah patient tested positive, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to five. Despite the alert and containment zone announcement, at least 700 people came in contact with a 24-year-old, increasing the risk. Out of these 700, about 77 are in the high-risk category, Kerala health minister Veena George said. Meanwhile, people are advised to be cautious.

The Adah Sharma starrer "The Kerala Story" is inching closer to a box-office collection of Rs 100 crores, confirmed sources. The controversial movie is going viral amongst audience, and has been tax-free in many states, including Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, even the movie directed by Sudipto Sen has won the legal battle, as the movie is no more ban in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, after the Supreme Court's order.

After the legalities and controversy behind releasing "The Kerala Story", the filmmakers removed the 32,000 women forced to be ISIS recruitment clips from its teaser and trailer. The Adah Sharma starter film hit theatres across India, on May 5. Furthermore, alleging that the film is against the sentiments of Kerala women and Islam, many theatre owners cancelled its shows and screenings in several districts.