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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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 OTT release: Janaki V vs State of Kerala hit the screens on July 17 and opened to a good response at the box office. The Suresh Gopi-led flick, however, received mixed reviews. The film arrived in theatres after being delayed because of a controversy over its title. According to OTT Play, Janaki V vs State of Kerala will premiere on ZEE 5 after its run in theatres. However, the exact date is yet to be revealed. 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.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Janaki V vs State of Kerala box office collection day 2: Suresh Gopi's Malayalam film earns Rs 1 crore in India
Janaki V vs State of Kerala box office collection day 2: Suresh Gopi's Janaki V vs State of Kerala hit the screens on July 17 and opened to a good response at the Indian box office despite receiving mixed reviews. It continued its run on Friday and remained the pick of the Malayalam audience. Janaki V vs State of Kerala stays stable on first Friday Janaki V vs State of Kerala hit the screens on July 17 and collected a decent Rs 1.1 crore (nett) in India on the opening day. It then stayed strong on its first Friday. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the courtroom drama earned Rs 1 crore on its second day. Janaki V vs State of Kerala had an overall occupancy of 11.64% on the second day. The morning shows recorded an occupancy of 5.14%. The afternoon shows saw an occupancy of nearly 9.47%. The night shows fared the best on this front, as they had an occupancy of nearly 20% Janaki V vs State of Kerala recorded its best occupancy in Mumbai (19.5%) and Bengaluru (18.75%). It, however, did not find much patronage in markets such as Alappuzha (6%) and Hyderabad (12.33%) Day-wise breakdown for Janaki V vs State of Kerala Day 1: Rs 1.1 crore Day 2: Rs 1 crore The total collection stands at Rs 2.1 crore Why did Janaki V State of Kerala land in trouble ahead of its release? Janaki V vs State of Kerala landed in a controversy ahead of its release when the CBFC asked for 96 edits and told the makers to change the title/character's name. However, after a court-mediated discussion, the number of edits was reduced to two. The character's name was muted in two courtroom sequences, and the title was tweaked. This caused the film to be delayed by a few weeks. Janani V vs State of Kerala review Janaki V vs State of Kerala received mixed reviews with critics lauding the concept but panning the execution. India Today gave the film ⅖. '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. The mediocre word-of-mouth could spell trouble for the film once the initial buzz dies down. About Janaki V vs State of Kerala Janaki V vs State of Kerala is a courtroom drama that examines the life of a woman named Janaki V. After a horrific incident near her hometown, she sets out on a relentless quest for justice. The film explores her struggles while highlighting the defects of the system. Janaki V vs State of Kerala stars Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Janaki V vs State of Kerala box office collection day 1: Suresh Gopi's courtroom drama earns Rs 1 crore in India
Janaki V vs State of Kerala box office collection day 1: Suresh Gopi's Janaki V vs State of Kerala, which hit the screens on July 17, has opened to a decent response at the Indian box office. The courtroom drama has, however, received mixed reviews. This is the star's first release after Garudan (2024). Janaki V vs State of Kerala makes a decent impact on day 1 Suresh Gopi is in the limelight because of his latest release Janaki V Vs State of Kerala, which hit the screens yesterday after facing a few days. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, it earned Rs 1 crore on the first day. Janaki V vs State of Kerala had an overall occupancy of 15.94%. The morning shows recorded an occupancy of 8.05%. The afternoon shows saw an occupancy of nearly 15%. The night shows fared the best on this front as they had an occupancy of nearly 23%. Janaki V vs State of Kerala, recorded its best occupancy in Kochi (23.25%) and Kottayam (22.5%). It, however, did not find much patronage in markets such as Alappuzha (7%) and Hyderabad (5%). Janaki V vs State of Kerala controversy explained Janaki V vs State of Kerala ran into trouble ahead of its release when the CBFC asked for 96 edits and told the makers to alter the title/character's name. However, after a court-mediated discussion. The CBFC reduced the requested edits to two. The character's name was muted in two courtroom sequences and the title was tweaked. This caused the film to be delayed by a few weeks. Janaki V vs The State of Kerala review: What are the critics saying? Janaki V vs State of Kerala received mixed reviews with critics lauding the concept but panning the execution. India Today gave the film ⅖. '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. The average word-of-mouth is likely to affect the film once the initial buzz fades. About Janaki vs State of Kerala Janaki V vs State of Kerala is a courtroom drama that centres on a woman named Janaki V. After enduring a horrific assault near her hometown, she sets out on a relentless quest for justice. The film explores her struggles while highlighting the shortcomings of the system. Janaki V vs State of Kerala features Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead.
The Wire
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Wire
CBFC Asks for Name Change in 'Janaki v/s State of Kerala' Citing Religious Significance
Film Janaki is another name for Sita, a Hindu goddess who holds religious significance for the community. Poster of the film Janaki v/s State of Kerala. New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Gopi-starrer film JSK – Janaki v State of Kerala, which had earlier been asked to make 96 cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), will now be released on the condition of modifying the name Janaki. Janaki is another name for Sita, a Hindu goddess who holds religious significance for the community. While the makers had earlier been asked to make significant changes in the film, CBFC later told the Kerala high court that it would be willing to certify the film if the makers changed the name Janaki to 'Janaki V.' or 'V. Janaki'. Additionally, the board said that the name would have to be muted in two scenes where the rape survivor [Janaki] is being "aggressively" cross-examined by a lawyer from another religious community, LiveLaw reported. The filmmakers had earlier objected to the board's suggestions, arguing that promotional material for the film had already been released with the original name. The court too had orally noted that naming a character in the film was the artist's prerogative. However, the court then asked the filmmakers if it would be financially viable for the team to contest the CBFC's decision legally. The makers then agreed to move forward with the modifications. CBFC told the court that they would certify the film within three days of the requested changes being submitted to it. Justice N. Nagaresh noted the submissions made by both parties and and directed the film certification body to issue a censor certificate within three days, the report said. The matter will be heard next week for compliance. The production team of the film had moved the Kerala high court alleging financial losses due to the delay in the film's certification and that it was a violation of their rights under Article 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The team had submitted the film for certification through the e-cinemapramaan portal on June 12 and the censor screening of the movie was completed a week later. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
