Telugu Film ‘Court—State Vs. A Nobody’ Premiers, Nani Stakes Reputation

The Telugu courtroom drama ‘Court—State Vs. A Nobody’, starring Priyadarshi Pullikonda and presented by Nani, hit theatres today with a wave of positive buzz. Even before its official release, the film garnered strong responses at paid previews on Thursday, creating anticipation among audiences.

Directed by Ram Jagadeesh, the film delves into the misuse of the POCSO Act, a sensitive and hard-hitting subject that has sparked intense discussions. The gripping narrative and powerful performances have led to an unprecedented response, with the film’s premiere show count crossing 100 screenings worldwide due to audience demand.

According to Pinkvilla, ‘Court—State Vs. A Nobody’ is expected to collect over Rs 40 lakh from its paid previews alone—a promising start for the film’s box office journey. Backing the project with immense confidence, Nani made a bold statement at the pre-release event. The Dasara actor challenged audiences by claiming that if they didn’t like ‘Court—State Vs. A Nobody’, they shouldn’t bother watching his upcoming film HIT 3 in theatres either. His declaration underscores his faith in the film and its impact.

The film’s success isn’t limited to theatres—123Telugu reports that Netflix has acquired the digital streaming rights for a massive Rs 8 crore, ensuring that the courtroom drama will reach an even wider audience after its theatrical run.

Meanwhile, Nani is also presenting Chiranjeevi’s upcoming collaboration with Dasara director Srikanth Odela. As for his own projects, fans can next see him in HIT 3, directed by Sailesh Kolanu. With critical acclaim and strong audience interest, ‘Court—State Vs. A Nobody’ is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Telugu films of the year.

Court—State Vs. A Nobody is presented by Wall Poster Cinema and Nani, with Prashanti Tipirneni producing the film. Directed and written by Ram Jagadeesh, the movie features an ensemble cast, including Priyadarshi, Harsh Roshan, Harsha Vardhan, Rohini, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Rajasekhar Aningi and others. The film's music has been composed by Vijai Bulganin, while Purnachary has penned the lyrics.