J.S.K - Janaki V v/s State of Kerala

Such a good movie. This film is welcome as it clearly highlights the right of all living beings in our country to live as they please and the protection of women and those who abuse them. Good story.. And an example of how even a common man can get justice if our Indian Constitution is used properly. Family watch movie.

Suresh Gopi, his fake beard, and a band of bad actors - what could have been a gripping courtroom drama, almost like a Criminal Justice episode, collapses under amateur filmmaking. It begins well, grabs attention, then loses track midway. Poor direction drags it down, and so does an overdramatic, pointlessly political Sureshgopi. His dialogue delivery has strong effect, but this film needed a grounded performance, far from his theatrics.

The story is stitched together and carried by weak actors: Madhav Suresh, who has no clue what he's doing, and Askar Ali, who reminds us of Asif Ali but with dull, unconvincing acting. On the brighter side, Anupama and Shruti Ramachandran are decent, and the villain comes across as believable.

The story had promise, but all the intrigue and suspense are wasted on shallow references and courtroom scenes that lack credibility. The screenplay needed tighter, sharper treatment, sticking to its core plot instead of drifting into agenda-driven dialogues and pointless politics. By the end, it pushes in a social (pro-choice) angle that was simply not well done.

If done differently, this could have been a far better film. But the flaws are too many to ignore.

The movie talks about the atrocity that happened towards Janaki & how with the help of the judiciary she fights for her justice is all about shown in the film.

Performance wise SG & Anupama had given justice to their roles. In the 1st half we could see the fire brand performance of SG which raised the expectations to watch for 2nd half. Another lead role was of Shruti Ramachandran which came late in the 2nd half but she also gave a notable performance in her screen presence.

Director Pravin Narayanan who also penned the story had done a good research in legalities aspect which made the courtroom sequence interesting but speaking of the content, it's been too old to discuss.

The path at which the 1st half which made it interesting & raised the urge to watch for the 2nd half, but when comes to the 2nd half it was a nose div. It was a mixture of investigation and drama & at one point it became bored as it feels repetitive.

Performance space of SG was not much in 2nd half which further lowered the interest. Climax fight sequence was well choreographed but the excess of drama had overshadowed.

Ghibran's score had given some escalating moments. Cinematography was not captivating.

Another major drawback was of casting of Madhav Suresh. The worst performance in this movie. If given an electric shock, still there would be no expression coming from his face.

Well as a whole JSK is not a movie where we would be forced to leave in mid way but it also doesn't quench the thirst we were looking for a SG Film.

The movie sets out to be a gripping courtroom drama with a strong central story - a woman's unexpected tragedy and her relentless fight for justice against a failing system. The premise holds great potential, and the cast delivers commendable performances. No actor feels out of place, and at times the natural dialogue adds to the realism.

However, the film's promise quickly fades due to poor storytelling and weak execution. The early thrilling tone is overshadowed by overly dramatic and sometimes unnecessary dialogues, which break the flow and dilute tension. Direction remains average throughout, failing to hold the narrative together. The cinematography is particularly disappointing; in a genre that thrives on intensity and sharp visuals, the bland camera work makes the courtroom scenes dull instead of gripping.

The climax, instead of delivering a punch, takes an awkward turn with an unnecessary fight sequence that feels both forced and tiring. Worse, it shifts the focus away from the film's core agenda. The abrupt ending leaves the audience unsatisfied, making the journey feel incomplete.

Overall, while the core idea is strong, the film's execution undermines its potential. If you are a die-hard fan of courtroom dramas, it may be worth a one-time watch. For others, this is a film better skipped.

Bad screenplay followed by the overacting of SG. Bgm also lacked to feel the audience about the intensity of the scenes. As compared to other courtroom drama it's a below average one. Madhav suresh acting in the serious situation looked like he is acting in a old age drama. I don't understand why some people compare it to lalettans neru!!!!!