Jolly LLB 3: Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s Courtroom Drama | Release Date, Cast & Everything You Need to Know

Great news for Bollywood legal drama fans! The third installment of the Jolly LLB franchise is coming, and this time both the ‘Jollys’ will be seen together on screen. Jolly LLB 3 stars both Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in lead roles, which gives a whole new dimension to this franchise. This is the first time in the history of the film industry that two different lead actors of the same franchise will be seen together.

Jolly LLB 3 Release Date and Teaser Update

First, let’s talk about the release date. Jolly LLB 3 is officially confirmed to release in cinemas worldwide on September 19, 2025. The makers have made the announcement official.

What’s even more exciting is that the teaser will release on August 12, 2025. The announcement was made through a fun video of Judge Tripathi (Saurabh Shukla) talking about both the Jollys in his own special way.

Complete Cast and Character Details

Lead Actors

• Arshad Warsi as Advocate Jagdish “Jolly” Tyagi

• Akshay Kumar as Advocate Jagdishwar “Jolly” Mishra

• Saurabh Shukla as Justice Sunderlal Tripathi

Supporting Cast

• Amrita Rao as Sandhya “Sandhu” Tyagi (Jolly Tyagi’s wife)

• Huma Qureshi as Pushpa Pandey Mishra (Jolly Mishra’s wife)

• Annu Kapoor as Advocate Pramod Mathur

• Gajraj Rao as Prakash Pandya

The film marks a special comeback for Amrita Rao, who is returning to the big screen after a gap of 6 years.

Story and Plot Information

Although the entire story is still kept under wraps, the film will see the two Jollys face off in a courtroom. Akshay Kumar had earlier revealed in an interview that the film will be based on true events just like the previous films in the franchise.

The search results suggest that the film will focus on farmers’ issues, which is a highly relevant and important social issue. The film will show how the two lawyers fight for justice in their own unique style.

Production and Shooting Details

Direction and Writing

The film is directed by Subhash Kapoor, who also directed the first two films. Kapoor specializes in legal dramas and is known for his satirical storytelling style.

Filming Locations

Principal photography began on May 2, 2024 and the shooting took place primarily in Rajasthan, especially Ajmer. The shooting of the film has now been completed.

An interesting thing is that the shooting went on for over 40 days in the real courtroom of Ajmer, which will give the film an authentic look.

Franchise Box Office History

Let’s look at the Jolly LLB franchise’s performance so far:

• Jolly LLB (2013): ₹32 crores (Hit)

• Jolly LLB 2 (2017): ₹117 crores (Super-hit)

Total franchise collection: ₹149 crore. Industry experts believe that if Jolly LLB 3 makes ₹150 crore, it will surpass the combined collections of the first two films.

What Makes Jolly LLB 3 Unique

This film is special for several reasons:

1. Double Jolly Factor

For the first time, both the lead actors of the franchise are appearing together on screen. Both Arshad Warsi (the original Jolly) and Akshay Kumar (Jolly 2) are returning with their respective characters.

2. Social Message

This franchise has always dealt with social issues with comedy. Jolly LLB 3 will address farmers’ rights and the justice system.

3. Proven Track Record

The franchise has a 100% success ratio – both previous films were hits.

Marketing and Expectations

The marketing campaign of the film has been crafted very smartly. The announcement of the teaser through Saurabh Shukla’s character of Judge Tripathi was a smart move that brought back old memories for the fans.

There is a lot of positive buzz about the film on social media and fans are eagerly waiting to see the collaboration between the two Jollys.

Competition and Box Office Predictions

There are no major clashes in September 2025, which is good news for the film. Industry experts predict that the film can easily earn ₹150+ crores, which would be a new franchise record.

There are several factors working in the film’s favour:

• Strong star cast

• Proven franchise

• Social relevance

• Good release date

• Positive buzz

Director Subhash Kapoor’s Vision

Subhash Kapoor, who started out as a political journalist in Delhi in the 1990s, has made his mark in the field of satirical courtroom dramas. His previous works in this franchise – Jolly LLB (2013) and Jolly LLB 2 (2017) – both received critical acclaim and commercial success. Kapoor also created the acclaimed political drama series “Maharani” for Sony Liv.

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Box Office Projections and Franchise Potential

The Jolly LLB franchise has consistently performed well at the box office. With the first film earning ₹32 crore and the second ₹117 crore, the franchise has recorded remarkable growth. Industry analysts suggest that if the third installment continues at the same pace, it could cross the ₹150 crore mark, setting a new benchmark for the franchise.

The film is part of Akshay Kumar’s strategy to revive the comedy franchise. Currently, the combined collections of his comedy franchise (Hera Pheri, Welcome, Housefull and Jolly LLB) stand at ₹872.71 crore, and upcoming releases could take this total past the ₹1000 crore mark.

Final Verdict

Jolly LLB 3 is definitely one of the most awaited films of this year. With a double jolly concept, strong social message and a proven team, the film has all the potential to do well at the box office.

Mark September 19, 2025 in your calendar and wait for the teaser on August 12. This courtroom drama will definitely be worth watching!

The unique premise of featuring the lead casts of both the franchises together, coupled with Subhash Kapoor’s proven direction and the franchise’s track record of addressing social issues through humour, makes Jolly LLB 3 a much-anticipated release that could potentially set new standards for courtroom comedies in Indian cinema.

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