Jolly LLB 3

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Jolly LLB 3
Jolly LLB 3 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Subhash Kapoor
Written bySubhash Kapoor
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRangarajan Ramabadran
Edited byChandrashekhar Prajapati
Music bySongs:
Aman Pant
Anurag Saikia
Vikram Montrose
Score:
Mangesh Dhakde
Production
companies
Star Studio18
Kangra Talkies
Distributed byStar Studio18
Release date
  • 19 September 2025 (2025-09-19)
Running time
157 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest.₹110 crore [2]

Jolly LLB 3 is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language legal comedy drama film written and directed by Subhash Kapoor. It is the third installment in the Jolly LLB series and the sequel to Jolly LLB 2. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and Saurabh Shukla, with Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi all reprising their roles from the previous films. [3]

Contents

The film was released on 19 September 2025, and received generally positive reviews from critics. [4]

Plot

In Jolly LLB 3, both versions of "Jolly"—Jagdish Tyagi and Jagdishwar Mishra—come head-to-head in a courtroom drama rooted in social injustice. The story begins when Rajaram Solanki, a poor farmer in Parsaul, commits suicide by drowning after losing his land due to corrupt officials and a powerful builder, Haribhai Khaitan, who’s pushing a prestigious project called "Bikaner to Boston". Tyagi, who usually champions the underdog, is pitted against Mishra, who initially sides with the builder for money. But when Mishra realises the extent of the injustice—including false witnesses and collusion by local authorities—he switches sides. The two lawyers, after rivalry and ego clash, unite and, with help from the people affected and their families, expose Khaitan’s fraud in court. The climax sees the truth revealed, justice delivered for the farmer’s family, and both Jollys standing for what’s morally right, not just winning arguments.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was originally announced in February 2017 following the success of Jolly LLB 2. [5] However, due to scripting work the shooting got delayed. [6] Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi all reprise their roles from the previous two films. [3] [7] It marks the film comeback of Amrita Rao after six years. [8]

Filming

Principal photography began on 2 May 2024. [9] [10] Filming took place in Rajasthan, primarily in Ajmer, which was wrapped in May 2024. [11] [12] [13] Another filming took place at Mumbai where extensive courtroom sequences were shot before moving to Madhya Pradesh. Whole filming wrapped up on 2 July 2024.

Marketing

The teaser was released on 12 August 2025 showing a courtroom face-off between the 2 Jollys. [14] The trailer was launched at an event in Kanpur on 10 September 2025. [15] The film was promoted on Bigg Boss 19, The Great Indian Kapil Show and Aap Ki Adalat . [16] [17] [18]

Soundtrack

Jolly LLB 3
Soundtrack album by
Aman Pant, Anurag Saikia and Vikram Montrose
Released17 September 2025
Studio Panorama Music
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length12:44
LanguageHindi
Label Panorama Music

The songs of the film were composed by Aman Pant, Anurag Saikia and Vikram Montrose while the film score was composed by Mangesh Dhakde.

The first single titled "Bhai Vakeel Hai" was released on 20 August 2025. [19] The second single titled "Glass Uchhi Rakhey" was released on 30 August 2025.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bhai Vakeel Hai"Pardhaan, Akhil TiwariAman PantAman Pant, KD Desirock, Akhil Tiwari2:25
2."Glass Uchhi Rakhey"Meggha Bali, Karan Kapadia Vikram Montrose Meggha Bali, Channa Ghuman, Karan Kapadia, Vikram Montrose3:05
3."Ichakdana"Pardhaan, Akhil TiwariAman PantAman Pant, Divya Kumar, Akhil Tiwari, Pardhaan3:11
4."Hua Na"Puneet Sharma Anurag Saikia Papon 4:03
Total length:12:44

Controversy

Multiple public interest litigations (PILs) were filled against the film, alleging that its trailer and the song "Bhai Vakeel Hai" mocked the judiciary and defamed the legal profession. However, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea to stay the film’s release, stating that it found nothing objectionable in the lyrics or trailer, while the Bombay High Court also rejected a similar petition, observing that judges are accustomed to criticism and not affected by satire. The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices over the song but no ban was imposed, and overall the courts held that the complaints did not meet the threshold of defamation or contempt. [20] [21]

Release

The Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) gave the film a U/A certificate with a 16+ rating and asked for some modifications to be made for certain dialogues and visuals. [22] The film briefly faced a dispute with PVR INOX over the Virtual Print Fee (VPF). While the producers maintained that an existing agreement exempted its films from such charges, PVR INOX allegedly sought a payment of approximately ₹3.5 crore shortly before release and temporarily halted advance bookings. The issue was resolved after the producers agreed to the payment and ticket sales were subsequently restored. [23] [24] The film was theatrically released on 19 September 2025 with the same date for North America and International release by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through their 20th Century Studios label. [25]

Home media

The film digital streaming rights were acquired by Netflix.[ citation needed ]

Reception

Critical reception

Chirag Sehgal of News18 rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "Jolly LLB 3 is a fine example of how cinema can tackle pressing social issues with humour, without ever diluting their seriousness. The film seamlessly balances comedy and gravity, making the narrative both thought-provoking and highly entertaining. With its sharp writing and powerful performances, the film delivers a complete cinematic experience. It is pure entertainment and a must watch." [26] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "On the whole, Jolly LLB 3 just like the previous two parts may not be as humorous, but recreates the charm and intensity that made the franchise iconic." [27]

Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "On the whole, Jolly LLB 3 entertains with its humour, emotions, hard-hitting dialogues, and drama in ample doses. Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and Saurabh Shukla steal the show, while the climax would be greeted with applause." [28] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Jolly LLB 3 remains an engaging ride that keeps you entertained with its mix of courtroom drama and comic splits." [29]

Vineeta Kumar of India Today rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Akshay and Arshad's crowd-pleasing performances, powered by Shukla's winning presence, makes 'Jolly LLB 3' a hearty big-screen watch. It may not be the most refined courtroom drama, but it proves why this franchise continues to matter. 'Jolly LLB 3' makes you laugh, think, and cheer, all at the same time." [30] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Overall, Jolly LLB 3 may not outshine the first two films, but it keeps the courtroom drama spirit alive with enough laughs and solid performances to make it a worthy addition to the series." [31]

Tanmayi Savadi of Times Now rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "Jolly LLB 3 has the potential to be a clean and happy family entertainer. Slightly inclined towards preachy, it picks up soon and rectifies before ending up as a complete shipwreck." [32] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote "I really enjoyed Jolly LLB part 2. But in this one, the story-telling is at its most basic, and it is far and away the weakest part of the franchise." [33]

Box Office

As of 22 September 2025, Jolly LLB 3 has grossed over ₹115 crore (US$14 million) worldwide in just 3 days. [34]

References

  1. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: CBFC asks for minor changes in Akshay Kumar-Arshad Warsi starrer Jolly LLB 3; censors 'f****r'". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama . 20 September 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
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