Meet The Starrer Cast Of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is the upcoming sequel to the 2023 film The Kerala Story and is scheduled to release in theatres on February 27, 2026. The film follows three women, a scholar, an athlete, and a dancer, who are lured into deceptive marriages that lead to forced religious conversions. Expanding beyond Kerala, the sequel explores similar themes across different parts of India. 

Aditi Bhatia plays Divya Paliwal, a passionate dancer from Rajasthan who dreams of becoming a successful social media influencer. She gained widespread recognition for her long-running role as Ruhi Bhalla in the popular TV series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein from 2016 to 2019. Before her television breakthrough, Aditi worked as a child artist in major Bollywood films like Vivah (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), and Chance Pe Dance (2010).

Ulka Gupta, who plays Surekha in The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, is a familiar face in Indian entertainment. She gained popularity as a child artist by portraying young Rani Lakshmibai in the hit Zee TV series Jhansi Ki Rani. She later took on lead roles in television shows like Banni Chow Home Delivery and Main Hoon Saath Tere. Ulka has also appeared in films, including the Bollywood blockbuster Simmba and the historical regional film Rudhramadevi.

Aishwarya Ojha plays Neha, a dedicated athlete from Chhattisgarh whose life is turned upside down by a honey-trapping scheme that leads to forced religious conversion. She is an emerging talent in the Indian entertainment industry and gained recognition for her role in the TV series Chhathi Maiya Ki Bitiya (2024), which helped establish her as a familiar face. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond marks a major milestone in her career, as it is her first leading role in a high-profile Bollywood feature film.

The film also features key male characters who are closely linked to the three protagonists. Sumit Gahlawat plays Salim, who is paired opposite Ulka Gupta’s character Surekha. Arjan Aujla appears as Faizan, sharing screen space with Aishwarya Ojha’s Neha, while Yuktam Khosla plays Rasheed, who is paired with Aditi Bhatia’s character Divya. These roles are expected to play a crucial part in the film’s intense and dramatic storyline.