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“I Wanted Her To Feel Believable, Like Someone You May Actually Know” Aditi Bhatia on Her Character in the Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: May 11, 2026 12:21 IST

After creating conversations across the country with The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, the franchise returns with a more ...

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After creating conversations across the country with The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, the franchise returns with a more intense and emotionally layered chapter in , now streaming on ZEE5 . Starring Aditi Bhatia, Ulka Gupta, and Aishwarya Ojha, the film explores themes of manipulation, vulnerability, and survival through the journeys of three women.

Speaking about her role in the film, shared that portraying her character’s emotional journey was one of the most challenging aspects of the film. The actress revealed that she wanted the character to feel authentic and relatable rather than dramatic or exaggerated.

Talking about her preparation, Aditi said, “I wanted her to feel believable, like someone you may actually know. The transformation had to feel gradual, because real-life emotional manipulation is rarely dramatic in the beginning. It often starts in very subtle ways.”

She further explained that the emotional shifts in the character had to feel layered and human throughout the story. “I focused on making every emotional shift feel human and layered rather than performative. It was definitely tricky to make the character so believable and naïve while being confident in her own ways,” she shared.

The actress also expressed happiness over the audience response to her performance and the character’s emotional depth. With its intense storytelling and strong performances, it continues to spark conversations among viewers. 

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