Suresh Gopi’s Janaki V vs State of Kerala Streams After Censor Clash

The movie follows Janaki, a rape survivor, in her fight against a powerful system, highlighting justice and resilience.

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CBFC demanded 96 cuts and a title tweak, citing public order concerns over the name “Janaki”.

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Producers approached the Kerala High Court, which allowed them to promote the film under its original title.

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Streaming from August 15 on Zee5 in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, the film finally reaches a nationwide audience.

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Early reviews praise the powerful theme but note uneven pacing. Still, the story’s courage resonates.

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