Bollywood’s iconic action star Suniel Shetty has traded his on-screen punches for a courtroom plea in a special campaign for ‘Criminal Justice: A Family Matter’, now streaming on JioHotstar. In a clever and emotional twist, Shetty appeals to none other than Madhav Mishra, the beloved fictional lawyer played by Pankaj Tripathi, to take on his most challenging case yet.

Known for busting gangs and lifting cars in cult classics like ‘Main Hoon Na’ and ‘Waqt Hamara Hai’, Shetty now steps into a new avatar—not as a fighter, but as a man in need of legal redemption. The campaign sees him turn to Mishra, LLB Gold Medalist, a lawyer known less for theatrics and more for his unshakable belief in the truth and quiet persistence in the face of chaos.

“Criminal Justice dekh ke laga… asli hero wahi hota hai jo awaaz nahi uthata, lekin jab bolta hai toh kanoon bhi sochta hai,” Shetty shared in a statement. “Madhav Mishra is one of those rare characters—simple on the surface, but razor sharp underneath. Pankaj Tripathi has brought him to life brilliantly. It reminded me of characters like Dev or even DCP Raghavan. I fought with fists, Madhav fights with his mind and the law. And that… is the real win.”

This crossover-style campaign is both a nod to Shetty’s legendary screen presence and a tribute to the enduring popularity of ‘Criminal Justice’, a series that has redefined legal dramas in India. The latest season, ‘Criminal Justice: A Family Matter’, continues to follow Mishra as he navigates a deeply emotional and ethically complex case, adding new layers to his already nuanced character.

Madhav Mishra has become a cultural icon for his relatable approach to justice—armed not with flashy arguments but with chai, calm, and quiet conviction. Tripathi’s portrayal has been lauded for its subtle brilliance and deep empathy, making him one of the most beloved faces in Indian web content today.

New episodes of ‘Criminal Justice: A Family Matter’ drop every Thursday exclusively on JioHotstar, promising weekly doses of gripping courtroom drama and deeply human storytelling.