New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 26 -- The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered an interim stay on the release of the controversial film Kerala Story: Goes Beyond for two weeks, dealing a setback to its makers, media reports said.

The bench was hearing a plea filed by Sreedev Namboodiri, who sought cancellation of the U/A certification granted to the film by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The petitioner alleged that the film maligns and stereotypes the people of Kerala and presents a misleading portrayal of the state.

Earlier this week, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas had orally observed that the portrayal in the film appeared misleading and did not reflect the ground reality in Kerala.

The judge noted that Kerala is known for commu...