Court: State vs. Nobody
‘Court: State vs. Nobody’ is a Telugu courtroom drama directed by Ram Jagadeesh. The film follows Chandu (Harsh Roshan), a struggling young man, and Jabilli (Sridevi Appalla), a student from an influential family, whose innocent friendship is misinterpreted. Jabilli’s powerful uncle falsely implicates Chandu under the POCSO Act or Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of 2012. Although the Act is meant to protect children, the film shows how it can be misused, especially in cases involving teenage relationships where intent and consent are complex. The movie balances young romance with legal drama well. It is a thoughtful, well-acted courtroom drama with a strong social message rooted in realistic issues. ‘Court: State vs. Nobody’ is available on Netflix.
The Girlfriend
‘The Girlfriend’ is a romantic drama written and directed by Rahul Ravindran. The film explores a college relationship that becomes a complex story of boundaries, emotional growth, and toxic romances. Bhooma (Rashmika Mandanna) arrives at college totally focused on her studies and her future. She soon catches the eye of Vikram (Dheekshith Shetty), a handsome and popular student. Vikram sees Bhooma as an innocent and caring girl whom he can remake in his mother’s image. He knows just how to manipulate her emotions, and before she knows it, her life is now controlled by Vikram. The story attempts to deal with toxic relationships, self-realization, a young woman’s right to choose her own path. You can watch ‘The Girlfriend’ on Netflix.
