Fri Mar 14 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Telugu Courtroom Drama “Court: State Vs A Nobody” Receives Mixed Reviews
**VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA (March 14, 2025)** – The new Telugu courtroom drama, *Court: State Vs A Nobody*, starring Priyadarshi, Harsh Roshan, and Sridevi Apalla, opened in theaters today to a mixed response. While praised for its strong performances and compelling second half, the film has also drawn criticism for a slow start and underutilized supporting cast.
The film, directed by Ram Jagadeesh in his debut, follows the story of Chandu (Harsh Roshan), a young man falsely accused under the POCSO Act by a vengeful uncle (Shivaji). Priyadarshi plays Surya Teja, the lawyer fighting for Chandu’s innocence.
Reviewers lauded Priyadarshi’s performance, calling it a career highlight, and praised Shivaji’s portrayal of the villainous uncle as “convincing and one of the finest performances of his career.” Harsh Roshan’s performance also received positive feedback.
The courtroom sequences in the second half were singled out for their engaging writing and direction, creating a powerful and thought-provoking climax that highlights the importance of legal awareness. The background score by Vijai Bulganin was also praised for enhancing the emotional scenes.
However, the film’s first half, focusing on a teenage romance, was deemed slow and repetitive by some critics. Furthermore, several reviewers noted that the talented supporting cast, including Sai Kumar, Surabhi Prabhavati, and Roshini Molleti, were underutilized, their characters lacking sufficient depth. Minor historical inaccuracies, such as the appearance of Ola bikes in a story set in 2013, were also pointed out.
Despite these shortcomings, *Court: State Vs A Nobody* has been praised for tackling a relevant social issue and offering a unique courtroom drama experience. With a 3.25/5 rating from 123telugu.com, the film is recommended for viewers who appreciate legal dramas with strong performances, particularly in the second half, but may disappoint those seeking a consistently gripping narrative from start to finish.
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