Janaki V vs State of Kerala OTT release: Where to watch Suresh Gopi's Malayalam legal drama after its run in theatres
Janaki V vs State of Kerala plot and cast explored
Janaki V vs State of Kerala is a legal drama that explores the life of a woman named Janaki V. After a terrifying experience near her hometown, she decides to fight for justice and right the wrongs. The film explores her struggles while highlighting the flaws of the system. Janaki V vs State of Kerala stars Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran.
The Mollywood superstar is one of the biggest names in the industry. His recent releases include Paappan and Garudan. Anupama, on the other hand, rose to fame with her work in Premam.
Janaki V vs State of Kerala
Janaki V vs State of Kerala received mixed reviews with critics lauding the story but panning the execution. India Today gave the film 2 stars out of 5.
'With a more cohesive screenplay, restrained editing, and a clearer narrative focus, this courtroom drama could have made a far greater impact,' read a portion of the review.
Despite the mediocre word-of-mouth Janaki V vs State of Kerala has made an impact at the box office. According to Sacnilk, it earned Rs 2.1 crore in two days.
Janaki V vs State of Kerala controversy explained
Janaki V vs State of Kerala landed in trouble ahead of its release when the CBFC asked for 96 edits and told the makers to change the character's name. However, after a round of court-mediated discussions, the number of edits was reduced to two. The character's name was muted in two courtroom sequences. Moreover, the title was tweaked to reflect the protagonist's full name.
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