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:
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Mumbai: ~19.5%
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Bengaluru: ~18.75%
Lower turnout was seen in Alappuzha (6%) and Hyderabad (12.33%)
🧾 Early Reactions & Reviews
Early reactions have been mixed:
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Critics praised the film’s concept and lead premise, especially Suresh Gopi’s commanding presence.
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However, reviewers pointed out weaknesses in execution and editing, citing pacing issues. India Today rated it 2 out of 5 stars