JSK Review | Janaki V vs State Of Kerala | Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran | Pravin Narayanan

JSK: Janaki V vs State Of Kerala Movie Review: A compelling idea let down by a muddled screenplay Pravin Narayanan's Janaki V vs State of Kerala is a courtroom drama that explores the life of a sexual assault survivor fighting for justice, as well as the people around her—the cops, the lawyers, and the political power play surrounding the case. The film fundamentally addresses flaws in investigations and the crucial role of political leadership. However, the political angle remains largely peripheral, never explored in depth in terms of cause and effect, and is mostly used as fuel for courtroom arguments. A deeper, more nuanced exploration of why Janaki did not get justice could have elevated the movie further. The film has its highs and lows; at times, it feels sluggish and overly reliant on monologues. When a lawyer helps a victim file a case against a priest, the police station becomes a hub of protestors and media personnel. Amid the chaos, a man who arrives at the station for an emergency is shoved away by a police officer, trampled by the crowd, and dies. His daughter collapses at the police station upon hearing the news. This daughter, Janaki, is revealed to be a victim of brutal sexual assault. How Janaki fights for justice forms the crux of the film. Suresh Gopi plays lawyer David Abel Donovan, whose introduction immediately establishes him as a man deeply committed to justice. Anupama Parameswaran delivers a subtle, layered performance as Janaki, effectively conveying her mental anguish and listlessness. Shruthi Ramachandran, as Niveditha, gives a calm, understated portrayal of Janaki’s lawyer. Askar Ali and Divya Pillai perform well in their supporting roles, though Madhav’s dialogue delivery feels slightly off in certain scenes. The film does suffer from its length and a muddled screenplay. A tighter, crisper edit would have served it better. While Suresh Gopi’s monologues are familiar to Malayali audiences, they could have been trimmed without taking anything away from the film. Towards the climax, the lengthy dialogues become long-winded and, frankly, grating so close to the resolution. Some awkward English dialogues also stand out. That Pravin resists opting for a “socially acceptable” ending, however, makes the film watchable. #sureshgopi #anupamaparameswaran #jsk #janakivsstateofkerala #janakivvsstateofkerala For Latest Updates in M-Town: Click the below link and subscribe to our Channel.    / @moviedazzlesmalayalam