Some movies leave a lasting impression on the audience and every time a song or a dialogue from that film appears fans hail the makers and the leading cast. Similarly in 2023 a movie made on a budget of Rs 30 crore resonated so deeply with the audience that it went on to earn Rs 230 crore. While many might assume it to be a rom-com or an action film the movie in question is a crime drama that left people stunned. This Movie Won a National Award The film we are discussing dealt with a sensitive topic. Following its release it sparked significant controversy as well. We are talking about none other than The Kerala Story. The Kerala Story was recognized for its cinematography at the 71st National Film Awards. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amritlal Shah the film was released in 2023 and became a superhit at the box office. The movie featured Adah Sharma in the lead role. Apart from Adah actors including Yogita Bihani and Saloni Bani played important roles in the film. Reportedly the movie was made on a budget of Rs 30 crore and earned Rs 230 crore at the box office. Meanwhile The Kerala Story emerged as one of Bollywood’s major winners at the 71st National Film Awards announced on Friday bagging two honors for Best Director and Best Cinematography. Released on May 5 2023 The Kerala Story became one of the biggest box office successes. However it also faced massive backlash with critics inclduing many politicians as they accused the film of falsely claiming that 32000 missing women from Kerala were either coerced into terrorism after alleged conversion or sold to ISIS as sex slaves.