Janaki V vs State of Kerala" Opens Strong Despite Controversy — Suresh Gopi Headlines Courtroom Drama - Light Boy Talks

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Janaki V vs State of Kerala" Opens Strong Despite Controversy — Suresh Gopi Headlines Courtroom Drama

 



Kerala, July 26, 2025 — The courtroom drama Janaki V vs State of Kerala, starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran, opened in theatres on July 17, 2025, and collected ₹1.1 crore on its first day, followed by ₹1 crore on the second day, totaling ₹2.1 crore in India by July 18 

🎬 Film Background & Controversy

Directed by an underwrapped creative team, the film draws on a real-life legal battle. Before release, it ran into censorship hurdles—the CBFC demanded 96 edits and a title change, but after court mediation, this was reduced to only a few name references being muted and a minor title tweak. Despite the delays, the film finally hit screens mid‑July 

📊 Box Office & Regional Response

Day 2 occupancy stood at 11.64% nationwide, with strong performance in:

  • Mumbai: ~19.5%

  • Bengaluru: ~18.75%
    Lower turnout was seen in Alappuzha (6%) and Hyderabad (12.33%) 

🧾 Early Reactions & Reviews

Early reactions have been mixed:

  • Critics praised the film’s concept and lead premise, especially Suresh Gopi’s commanding presence.

  • However, reviewers pointed out weaknesses in execution and editing, citing pacing issues. India Today rated it 2 out of 5 stars

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