Jolly LLB 3: Film Review
Jolly LLB 3 is a legal comedy drama film written and directed by Subhash Kapoor. It is the third instalment in the Jolly LLB series and 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 first and second film.
The film opens with a heart-wrenching story of a farmer, Rajaram Solanki, whose land is wrongfully taken by a powerful corporation known as the Imperial Group. His despair leads him to end his life, prompting his wife, Janaki to seek justice. The narrative soon shifts to the Delhi High Court, where two familiar legal minds, Jagdishwar “Jolly” Mishra (Akshay Kumar) and Jagdish “Jolly” Tyagi (Arshad Warsi), find themselves on opposite sides of the same case. Each brings a unique approach to the courtroom, showcasing their contrasting ideologies and personalities through humorous exchanges and dramatic encounters. Janaki reaches out to both lawyers, hoping one will take up her case. The trial unfolds under the watchful eye of Judge Sunderlal Tripathi (Saurabh Shukla), who brings his signature wit and frustration as he navigates the chaos brought by the two Jollys…
Akshay Kumar’s role in the film comes across as powerful and impactful. He isn’t just a force in the courtroom but brings emotional depth as well. His blend of humour, moral rage, and empathy fits seamlessly into the narrative. Especially in the climax, his emotional scenes feel honest, and even in lighter moments, he keeps the character grounded and relatable.
Just like always, Arshad Warsi is excellent, especially when he has to balance comedy with seriousness. There are moments when Akshay’s Jolly is more prominent, but Warsi doesn’t get overshadowed, his camaraderie with Akshay drives many of the film’s best moments, especially the climax sequence in which Akshay sincerely requests Arshad’s character to give in the closing statement. His underdog energy, the sharp retorts, and emotional appeal shines in the closing act with arguments and emotions that land hard.
Saurabh Shukla as Judge Tripathi gets a lot of praise, “owns the courtroom,” bringing gravitas and charm to the film.
Supporting cast Seema Biswas, Gajraj Rao, etc also get moments to shine, especially in dramatic political scenes.
Jolly LLB 3 is worth watching, especially if you like Bollywood films that combine humour + message, are okay with some length, and enjoy courtroom drama. It may not be perfect, but it delivers more often than not strong performances, especially from the leads and the judge, good writing particularly in dialogues & climax, and enough emotional/satirical punch to leave an impact.