Movie Name : Court – State Vs A Nobody
Release Date : March 13, 2025
Cast : Priyadarshi, Harsh Roshan, Sridevi, Sivaji, Sai Kumar, Harsha Vardhan, Rohini, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Surabhi Prabhavathi, Rajasekhar Aningi etc.
Director : Ram Jagadeesh
Music Director : Vijai Bulganin
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 3/5
Story:
Visakhapatnam, this racy tale is about Chandu (Roshan), aspiring to make something of his life. His life takes a new turn when Jabilli (Sridevi), begins to tease him playfully. What begins in the name of fun turns into a soulful romance.
However, their love story faces a harsh reality—Mangapati (Shivaji), Jabilli’s domineering uncle. A man obsessed with family honor, he believes nothing should tarnish their reputation. Since Jabilli has no father, he controls every decision in her life.
When he discovers her love for Chandu, Mangapati is enraged. Determined to put an end to it, he manipulates the legal system, bribes the police, and falsely implicates Chandu in fabricated cases. As a result, Chandu is wrongfully arrested and held in remand for 78 days without bail.
To make things worse, Chandu’s own lawyer betrays him, siding with Mangapati. With the court on the verge of declaring Chandu guilty, it seems all hope is lost.
But then, junior lawyer Surya Teja (Priyadarshi) steps in to fight for Chandu’s innocence. Can he uncover the truth, expose the corruption, and prove Chandu’s innocence?
Review:
Young actor Harsh Roshan impresses yet again with a compelling performance in this legal drama. His portrayal of a young man entangled in a legal battle feels authentic, and his on-screen chemistry with Sridevi Apalla (Jabilli) adds a genuine emotional layer to the film. Sridevi’s charm and graceful presence make her character relatable, adding depth to their love story.
But the scene-stealer in this film is Priyadarshi, who portrays Surya Teja, a firebrand young lawyer. His measured dialogue delivery and expressive courtroom presence make his performance stand out. This is a big milestone in his career, showcasing his versatility once again.
Complementing the power of the movie, Harshavardhan is also robust in acting, especially during court scenes when his presence lends seriousness to the drama. The supporting cast such as Surabhi Prabhavati, Sai Kumar, and Rajasekhar Anigi bring life to their roles well, hence leading to a balanced story.
Director Ram Jagadish puts together a inch-thick courtroom drama that very nicely combines family emotions, teenage romance, and legal hurdles along with his thought-provoking yet balanced narrative of equal parts exuberance and pathos. The film keeps a fine balance between its relating intensity and its sentiment, being both exciting and sentimental. The courtroom scenes are likely to keep the audience glued to their seats as they are well-staged, and Shivaji’s timing is already there for much-needed lighter moments in a narrative.
The second half is certainly the movie’s strongest aspect, as the courtroom battles and legal arguments take precedence. While the proceedings are not always full of surprising turns, the seamless narrative flow and compelling screenplay keep the drama gripping.
That being said, the movie could have been stronger if the director amplified the urgency of some key courtroom scenes. A few critical scenes are just a little flat, lacking in an opportunity for some genuinely forceful, stand-and-applaud moments.
But the emotional richness of the climax easily compensates for this. One of the most moving moments in the film is when Jabilli finally exposes the real happenings in the room—a scene that is nicely done, poignant and impressionable.
Also lending emotional richness to the film is Vijay Bulganin’s poignant background score, which adds depth to important sequences and adds to the narrative experience.
Court: State Vs A Nobody is an engaging legal thriller that sparkles with strong performances from Priyadarshi, Shivaji, and Harsh Roshan. The courtroom scenes in the second half are a big plus point, propelled by good writing and a haunting background score.
Though the first half is a tad slow with a couple of repetition-filled moments, and some scenes in the court could have been more intense, the movie remains a gripping and engaging legal thriller.
Telugu cinema is a rare place where courtroom dramas get made, and this one surely is worth a watch for its emotional depth, gripping narrative, and decent performances.