The India Story arrives at a time when student protests have put accountability and systemic change in the spotlight. While its message about one ordinary person challenging the system feels timely and impactful, the courtroom drama suffers from choppy storytelling and uneven execution

Kajal Aggarwal believes South cinema has changed its portrayal of women, with more liberal and coming-of-age roles replacing outdated stereotypes. She said she always drew the line at scenes that objectified women