US Edition'Janaki V vs State of Kerala’ Review: Justice Isn’t Always Black and White
KERALA, INDIA, JUL 16 – The film faced objections over its title linked to religious sentiments and censorship demands, with the Central Board of Film Certification reducing required cuts from 96 to two before approval.
- The Malayalam courtroom thriller directed by Pravin Narayanan, titled Janaki V vs State of Kerala, was officially released in theaters on July 17, 2025.
- The film’s title was modified by adding a ‘V’ after facing objections from the censor board regarding the name of the main character, which was necessary to secure the required approval for release.
- The narrative follows Janaki, an IT professional who is assaulted while visiting her hometown, and her pursuit of justice with the help of a prominent lawyer, David Abel Donovan, portrayed by Suresh Gopi.
- Viewer responses are mixed, with some praising Suresh Gopi's fiery performance and the gripping courtroom drama, while others criticize the film's narrative flaws, dated style, and trivialization of the sensitive issue.
- The film raises important questions about justice, evidence, and survivor invisibility but struggles to balance issue-based storytelling with commercial appeal, resulting in a muddled narrative and limited emotional impact.
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Janaki V vs State of Kerala X review: Suresh Gopi-Anupama Parameswaran's film gets mixed reactions
The controversy around Pravin Narayanan's directorial 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' recently ended after the makers got clearance from the CBFC after changing the title of the film to 'Janaki V vs State of Kerala'. The action drama thriller film has been released on the big screens on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The Malayalam-language film features Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, Divya Pillai, Shruti Ramachandran, Askar Ali and others in the lead …
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