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Janaki V v/s State of Kerala: Suresh Gopi Shines, But Everything Else Falls Flat, Says Social Media

According to the X user, the film fell flat not just in its outdated narrative structure but also in the way the cast and crew handled it.

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Janaki V v/s State of Kerala: Suresh Gopi Shines, But Everything Else Falls Flat, Says Social Media

Janaki V v/s State of Kerala: Suresh Gopi Shines, But Everything Else Falls Flat, Says Social Media

The much-anticipated Malayalam legal drama J.S.K., Janaki V v/s State of Kerala, finally hit theatres on 17 July 2025, after facing multiple delays and a legal tussle with the CBFC. Directed by Pravin Narayanan and headlined by Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran. Now, let’s take a look at what social media is saying about the movie.

A moviegoer wrote on the X platform: “JSK is a powerful courtroom drama that tackles justice, truth, and resilience. With strong performances, tight direction, and a socially relevant storyline, the film delivers an emotionally gripping experience. A must-watch for fans of realistic and impactful cinema.”

Another film enthusiast on the X platform remarked that while he personally doesn’t usually mind old-school storytelling, J.S.K. – Janaki V v/s State of Kerala pushed it to a breaking point. According to him, the film fell flat not just in its outdated narrative structure but also in the way the cast and crew handled it.

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He noted that despite having a promising premise and a star-studded lineup, almost everyone involved—from lead actors to supporting roles and even the technical team—seemed completely out of sync, delivering what he called “shockingly underwhelming and uninspired work.


One X user wrote: “Rape survivor vs State sounds powerful, but the film totally lacks impact. No depth, no freshness. Suresh Gopi feels forced, dialogues are cringe, and the whole thing just drags.”

Taking to the X, another user shared that Janaki vs State of Kerala tackles a strong and socially relevant subject that instantly connects with the audience, especially in how it challenges the Kerala government. He pointed out that the film’s backbone is Suresh Gopi’s firebrand performance as Advocate David Abel Donovan, calling it a “stellar comeback.” According to him, Gopi’s commanding dialogue delivery and powerful presence in courtroom sequences carry the film, even when other elements occasionally falter.

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Another film enthusiast wrote: “Below Average One. A Typical Rape Victim Based Investigation Thriller, which is Templated & Typical Having No impact or Engaging Elements. 10 Minutes Before Interval Were Only Good Momentsalso Worst Dialogue & Performances from the cast.”

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