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Court: State vs. A Nobody

14 March 2025Telugu2h 29m
6.0
from 7 critic reviews

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A determined lawyer takes on a high-stakes case to defend a 19-year-old boy, challenging a system that has already branded him guilty.

Critic Consensus

Court: State vs. A Nobody has received a mixed-to-moderate response from critics, with scores ranging from 50 to 70. The performances from the lead cast, particularly Priyadarshi, Shivaji, and Harsh Roshan, are frequently highlighted as the film's strongest asset, along with its emotionally resonant courtroom sequences in the second half. However, several critics note that the narrative execution lacks depth and the legal case itself fails to be as compelling or smart as the subject matter demands. The slow first half and familiar dramatic beats are recurring points of concern.

7 rated reviews · 5 positive · 2 mixed

Praised: performances and courtroom sequencesCriticised: weak narrative depth and execution

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Critic Reviews (7)

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The Hans India· The Hans India
7.0
Court: State Vs A Nobody is an engaging legal drama with standout performances from Priyadarshi, Shivaji, and Harsh Roshan. Though the first half is slow, the courtroom sequences in the latter half make it worth a watch. If you enjoy intense legal dramas, this one is definitely worth your time.
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Avad Mohammad· Ottplay
7.0
Nani has produced the courtroom drama that hardly takes a wrong step.
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Paul Nicodemus· Times Of India
7.0
Debutant director Ram Jagadeesh punches well above his weight, delivering a film that is both deeply moving and socially relevant. Court: State vs A Nobody is not just a courtroom drama—it is a slice-of-life portrayal of human emotions, societal biases, and the pursuit of justice. A must-watch.
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Avinash Ramachandran· Indian Express
6.0
Strong performances and emotional beats do the heavy lifting in this familiar legal drama that settles for less.
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Satya Pulagam· ABPLive
6.0
Natural Star Nani's latest film under his banner, Court: State vs. A Nobody. Priydarshi, Shivaji, and Sai Kumar starred in it, and they had paid premieres.
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నేచురల్ స్టార్ నాని సమర్పణలో వచ్చిన లేటెస్ట్ సినిమా 'కోర్టు - స్టేట్ వర్సెస్ ఎ నోబడీ'. ప్రియదర్శి, శివాజీ, సాయి కుమార్ నటించిన పెయిడ్ ప్రీమియర్లు వేశారు.
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Sashidhar Adivi· TimesNowNews
5.0
Court – State vs A Nobody is a decent courtroom drama that deals with the controversial POCSO Act, though the execution and narrative depth could have been stronger.
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Sanjay Ponnappa· India Today
5.0
Presented by Telugu star Nani, this courtroom drama steadily captures the audience's attention before entering the court to make an emotional case, but falls short when it comes to making the case compelling and smart.
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Release Date
14 March 2025
Runtime
2h 29m
Language
Telugu

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