Mumbai, March 1 -- 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' has finally opened in theatres after a major controversy which stirred an intense public debate, political reactions, and even legal scrutiny in the weeks leading up to its premiere.

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, 'The Kerala Story 2' resumed screenings in cinema halls on Friday evening, with audiences from Maharashtra, Kerala, and Telangana turning out to catch the shows despite calls for protests in some regions.

As people in Mumbai rushed to theatres to watch the film, the reactions were mixed, with some praising while others appeared disappointed.

One of them told ANI, "I didn't like the film as I found it to be propaganda-driven and exaggerated. The first Kerala Story film ...