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Court: State vs a Nobody

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they split6 critics, 62 to 82
The kindest
A gripping courtroom drama with outstanding performances, a strong message, and powerful emotions.Avad Mohammad, OTTplay · we gave it 82
The harshest
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.Sanjay Ponnappa, India Today · we gave it 62
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Ram Jagadeesh · 2025 · India

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Hard to sit through

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All 6 reviews

A gripping courtroom drama with outstanding performances, a strong message, and powerful emotions. Though the film starts slow, once it reaches the conflict point, there is hardly a dull moment.

Avad Mohammad, OTTplay · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000021
82we gave it

Strong performances and emotional beats do the heavy lifting in this familiar legal drama.

Avinash Ramachandran, The Indian Express · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000022
66we gave it

A fairly engaging courtroom drama that sparks reflection on societal and judicial issues. Despite a sluggish first half and some narrative conveniences, strong performances—particularly from Priyadarshi and Shivaji—and a well-executed second half make it a worthwhile watch.

Jalapathy Gudelli, Telugucinema.com · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000023
68we gave it

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.

Sanjay Ponnappa, India Today · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000024
62we gave it

Overall, Court–State vs. A Nobody is a decent courtroom drama in Telugu cinema and will appeal to its target audience. The emotional depth, narrative style, and social message make it a one-time watch despite shortcomings.

Sashidhar Adivi, Times Now · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000025
65we gave it

Court is not groundbreaking. But it is an absorbing drama where the most applause-worthy moments stem from thoughtful writing and sharp dialogues.

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo, The Hindu · quoted in Wikipedia, original not read by us · FP000026
76we gave it

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  1. FP000021Avad Mohammad. OTTplay. Court: State vs a Nobody (2025). Quoted in Wikipedia, Court: State vs a Nobody. Read 2026-08-20. We scored it 82.Source
  2. FP000022Avinash Ramachandran. The Indian Express. Court: State vs a Nobody (2025). Quoted in Wikipedia, Court: State vs a Nobody. Read 2026-08-20. We scored it 66.Source
  3. FP000023Jalapathy Gudelli. Telugucinema.com. Court: State vs a Nobody (2025). Quoted in Wikipedia, Court: State vs a Nobody. Read 2026-08-20. We scored it 68.Source
  4. FP000024Sanjay Ponnappa. India Today. Court: State vs a Nobody (2025). Quoted in Wikipedia, Court: State vs a Nobody. Read 2026-08-20. We scored it 62.Source
  5. FP000025Sashidhar Adivi. Times Now. Court: State vs a Nobody (2025). Quoted in Wikipedia, Court: State vs a Nobody. Read 2026-08-20. We scored it 65.Source
  6. FP000026Sangeetha Devi Dundoo. The Hindu. Court: State vs a Nobody (2025). Quoted in Wikipedia, Court: State vs a Nobody. Read 2026-08-20. We scored it 76.Source