In Indian cinema, courtroom dramas have long been one of the most popular genres among viewers. This is particularly true given that these movies typically convey a significant social message that emotionally connects with audiences. Court-State Vs. A Nobody, presented by Nani from “Hi Nanna,” explores delicate Indian legislation such as the POCSO Act, with an adolescent romance serving as the main conflict.
A 19-year-old teenager named Chandu (Harsh Roshan), who spends his days at odd jobs, develops feelings for Jaabili (Sridevi), a 17-year-old intermediate student. Jaabili is from a well-known family, and Chandu is the son of a watchman. Mangapathi (Sivaji), Jaabili’s uncle, takes pride in his reputation as a result of this social disparity. Since Jaabili is a child, Chandu is accused of sexual harassment, blackmail, and a POCSO complaint after being caught by the police one day while hanging out with him. When associate attorney Surya Teja (Priyadarshi) learns about this case, what will he do? The main focus of the movie is the response to this query.
A delicate yet significant topic has been selected by director Ram Jagadeesh to serve as the basis for his narrative. Although the inexperienced filmmaker demonstrates potential in involving the viewer with relatable problems and intense feelings, he fails to create a compelling courtroom scenario. He does a good job of delivering the social message he wants to get over, but he finds it difficult to construct an engaging and clever legal argument. The movie highlights important social issues, especially how young adults and teenagers are unaware of the rules that are supposed to safeguard them. For good reason, laws such as the POCSO Act are extremely delicate, strict, and severe. However, is it really OK to throw a defenseless boy in jail for merely being in love with a child who is only two years younger than him? Important conversations are made possible by the film’s provocative question.
Overall, the performances in the movie are good. The cast meets the script’s requirements, creating a superficially watchable experience. Priyadarshi portrays a young attorney who is eager for his opportunity to make an impression. The innocent chemistry between Harsh Roshan and Sridevi is praiseworthy. However, Sivaji turns out to be the show-stealer as the egoistic Mangapathi. The music of Vijai Bulganin is mediocre. There are times when the background music, in particular, seems overdone and gives the appearance of artificial feelings. Although the editing in the movie looks hurried at times, the cinematography is excellent.
All things considered, anyone seeking a realistic tale of innocence and prompt justice may find Court-State vs. A Nobody to be an interesting watch. However, this court doesn’t present a compelling case if you were hoping for an exciting courtroom scene. With a few late-night debuts on March 13, Court released in theaters around the world on March 14.
