The powerful courtroom drama Janaki vs State of Kerala, starring Malayalam actor and Union Minister Suresh Gopi, is all set to stream on ZEE5 starting August 15, marking its grand OTT debut on Independence Day.
Directed by Chithagari and written by Praveen Narayanan, the film is produced by J Phaneendra Kumar, with Sethuraman Nair Kankol serving as co-producer. The film features Suresh Gopi as lawyer David Abel Donovan and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead role as Janaki. Supporting cast includes Divya Pillai, Shruti Ramachandran, Askar Ali, Madhav Suresh Gopi, and Baiju Santhosh.
The story revolves around Janaki, a woman whose life is turned upside down by a life-altering event. Her pursuit of justice and the legal battle that follows is at the heart of this emotionally gripping courtroom narrative. The film throws light on the intricacies of Kerala’s legal system while reflecting on deeper social realities.
ZEE5’s Tamil and Malayalam Marketing Head Lloyd C. Xavier said, “We are proud to bring Janaki vs State of Kerala to our viewers on Independence Day. With stellar performances from Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran, this courtroom drama not only entertains but also provokes thought and challenges deep-rooted norms. Rooted in Kerala but resonating across India, this film will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.”
Suresh Gopi expressed gratitude for the audience’s overwhelming response to the film’s theatrical release and shared his excitement about the OTT launch, “The emotions this film evoked in theatres were profound. I’m thankful for the audience’s faith in our storytelling. With ZEE5, Janaki’s voice, her struggle, and courage will now reach every home across India.”
Actress Anupama Parameswaran called her role in Janaki vs State of Kerala one of the most emotionally challenging and rewarding experiences of her career:
“Janaki represents countless unheard voices. Bringing her story to life with honesty and compassion was a huge responsibility. I’m incredibly excited that audiences across the country will now be able to witness her journey. It’s a story of strength and resilience, a reminder to stand tall even when the world tries to silence you.”
The film’s multilingual release on ZEE5 aims to amplify its impact, delivering a resonant message of justice, empowerment, and perseverance on the day India celebrates freedom.
