Intense cinema demands intense sacrifices, and ‘The Kerala Story’ delivered both. Star Adah Sharma dished out details on the ‘telephone scene’ shoot that turned the set into a sea of tears, affecting every soul present.
This climactic moment portrays a betrayal via a fateful call, rooted in Kerala’s alleged conversion scandals. Adah immersed herself deeply, studying voice notes and survivor videos for precision. ‘The phone rang in the script, but it rang in our hearts,’ she reflected.
As cameras rolled, Adah’s performance peaked with bone-chilling realism. The crew, witnessing the scripted horror unfold live, crumbled. Grips set down equipment, producers hugged in corners—unity in grief.
Post-scene debriefs revealed shared trauma; many hadn’t anticipated the emotional toll. Yet, this forged unbreakable bonds, enhancing the final cut’s potency.
‘The Kerala Story’ rode this wave to blockbuster status, igniting conversations on faith, freedom, and fiction. Adah’s story illustrates why some films linger: they don’t just show stories—they make you live them.