With the help of director Subhash Kapoor, the duo delivered a masterstroke in the comic sector of the courtroom drama along with Jolly LLB 3.
The film has already made over ₹109 crores, a huge amount for a movie release during Diwali, and its popularity has not even waned a bit.
The movie was released on the 19th of September, 2025, just prior to the time when the festival was about to get heated.
Two Jollys Battle It Out
This time the viewers were treated with something new and also the whole world was entertained. Leading actors both showcased as rival lawyers were the characters of the film. The storyline has unfolded with farmers’ grievances against the government being the main issue.
An elderly farmer by the name, Rajaram Solanki lost all of his possessions because a wealthy man through wrongful court documents took his land. The farmer’s unpleasant fate brought about the protest of the village and that was the very instance when the two jollys came.
The tale is different because it presents the issues that the society faces. The extinction of farmers from the land is not only taken for the movie purpose. A large number of people could relate to the emotional side of the story while the humor in the courtroom also entertained them.
Weekend Numbers Keep Growing
Here’s what happened at the box office:
- Week 1: ₹74 crore
- Week 2: Strong hold despite new releases
- Week 3: ₹7.25 crore
- Fourth Weekend: ₹2.90 crore
The movie showed its strength by jumping 20% on the fourth Sunday. That’s not easy when bigger movies like Kantara: Chapter 1 are competing for screen space. Even on Monday of week four, it brought in another ₹30 lakh.
What Made People Show Up
The audience was absolutely enthralled by the on-screen chemistry of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. Their hilarious moments together engrossed the whole audience. Also, Saurabh Shukla’s reprisal of his role as Judge Sundar Lal Tripathi did the same. One of the moviegoers pointed out that Akshay’s speech at the end earned him a round of applause.
The second half was really great. Initially, it was slow and uninteresting, but when the courtroom drama started, it was like a firecracker went off. The finale had enough strength in it to make the audience leave with a smile on their faces.
Khelofun users who were able to watch the movie during the festival weekends posted their comments on social media. People on social media were very active with their reactions which were calling the movie “the best thing to happen” in the recent period.
A number of people commented on how the movie managed to float the theme of serious discourse along with laughter.
Challenges Along The Way
Making ₹120 crore cost a lot to produce. Getting past ₹100 crore felt tough at one point. The movie faced stiff competition from multiple releases. But the team held steady, and word-of-mouth helped.
Critics had mixed feelings. Some felt it didn’t match the earlier films in the series. Others praised the social message and acting. The first Jolly LLB 3 movie from 2017 made ₹107 crore, which equals about ₹185 crore today after accounting for price changes.
Cast Performances That Worked
Each actor brought something special:
- Akshay Kumar nailed both funny moments and emotional scenes
- Arshad Warsi showed perfect comic timing throughout
- Gajraj Rao played a scary villain really well
- Seema Biswas delivered one powerful crying scene that hit hard
Ram Kapoor got limited screen time but made his speech count. The film gave space for everyone to shine. However, Huma Qureshi and Amrita Rao could have used more scenes.
Festival Timing Helped
The timing of the release just before the holiday season turned out to be a perfect strategy. The viewers were in need of some amusing and funny stuff during the feasts. The film was all about that and nothing less so it was a strong contender for the audience. Khelofun fans were the ones who liked the movie the most during their rest when they were not busy cricket online.
The advance reservations for the movie started four days prior to the release. At first, they were quite slow, but later on, they became very strong due to the positive word of mouth. The producers aimed at families with children looking for wholesome entertainment.
Where Jolly LLB 3 Stands Now
The end of the 25-day period marked the total at ₹109.70 crore. The experts presume the figure would be around ₹113 crore at the end of the run, just before the newer films come in to take over the screens. That means it will be one of Akshay Kumar’s good-performing pictures among the recent ones.
The flick was the fifth-highest grosser after the health crisis for him. For the one who has not been able to connect with the audience through his latest releases, it was like a second wind. Akshay realized his goodwill in 2025.
Streaming Plans Ahead
Theatrical audiences can watch it again on JioHotstar and Netflix starting November 14, 2025. The usual 60-day period between theatrical and digital release applies. Hence, everyone gets ample time to view it their way!
Final Thoughts
Jolly LLB 3 illustrated that courtroom dramas still attract viewers if they are done right. The film interwove humor with serious topics on the rights of farmers.
Steady numbers throughout the four weeks in cinemas indicate that the audience monolithically appreciated the effort.
The film will not be among the highest-grossing films, but the total of ₹109 crore during a competitive period is a victory nonetheless.
