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Justice for Rape Survivor: A Fight Against All Odds
14 Feb
Summary
- Teacher gang raped, lawyer fights for justice amid societal apathy.
- Film highlights India's alarming daily rape statistics with grim reminders.
- Vigilantism emerges as a response to systemic corruption and victim-blaming.

The film delves into the harrowing experience of Parima, a teacher who endures a gang rape and the subsequent fight for justice led by her lawyer, Raavi. It starkly illustrates India's daily rape statistics, reminding viewers that approximately 80 rapes occur daily nationwide. The narrative critiques societal indifference, detailing how Parima's students joke about her assault and her husband faces familial pressure to drop the case to protect family honor.
Systemic failures, including police corruption and rampant victim-blaming, complicate the legal proceedings. The accused display disturbing apathy, treating the crime as a game. Parallelly, the film examines the emergence of vigilantism through a figure known as 'Chhatri Man,' who targets rapists when the justice system falters. The story critically analyzes trial by media and mob justice, even showing the lawyer Raavi facing backlash for opposing vigilantism.
Despite its hard-hitting themes, the film avoids melodrama, opting for a thought-provoking approach. It emphasizes sensitizing the next generation through the relationship between Vinay and his son, Dhruv. The narrative also incorporates significant plot twists, offering a powerful cinematic experience with strong performances from Taapsee Pannu, Kani Kusruti, and Revathy.




