With Jolly LLB 3 around the corner, it’s hard to not look back at the first two films and remember why they struck such a chord. They weren’t just courtroom dramas — they mixed humour, satire, and sharp truths in a way that made them unforgettable. Here are five things that are unique selling points for this comedy franchise!
Satire & humour at its finest
The franchise’s strength has always been its writing. Packed with witty lines, sharp exchanges, and laugh-out-loud courtroom antics, the films showed how comedy can double up as clever storytelling.
The fight against injustice – Against all odds
From Arshad Warsi’s Jolly in Part 1 bravely taking on Boman Irani’s seasoned lawyer, to Akshay Kumar’s Jolly in Part 2 finding his voice after personal tragedy — both films gave us the underdog story we all love to root for, wrapped in plenty of humour.
The constant through the chaos – Judge Tripathi aka Saurabh Shukla!
Saurabh Shukla’s Judge Tripathi became the soul of both films. His razor-sharp timing and deadpan delivery didn’t just anchor the chaos — they gave us some of the franchise’s most memorable moments.
Iconic courtroom scenes
From heated arguments that suddenly turned hilarious to unexpected twists mid-trial, the Jolly LLB franchise has delivered some iconic courtroom scenes that still hold up. Part 3 will no doubts add this this list with not one but 2 Jollys in attendance.
The clash of the two Jollys
For the very first time, Arshad Warsi’s Jolly Tyagi and Akshay Kumar’s Jolly Mishra will share the same courtroom. Two quick-witted lawyers, two contrasting styles — it’s the showdown we’ve all been waiting to watch unfold.
Synopsis:
In this uproarious courtroom comedy, the smart-alec Jolly Mishra and the Jugadu Jolly Tyagi find themselves back in Judge Tripathi’s court ensuing a rollercoaster ride of razor-sharp banter, outrageous legal maneuvers, and heartfelt moments as these lawyers try to outsmart, outplay, and outtalk each other. Packed with laugh-out-loud chaos, dramatic twists, and unexpected bursts of compassion, it’s the ultimate legal showdown.
Presented by Star Studio18 and produced by Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare and written and directed by Subhash Kapoor, JOLLY LLB 3 stars Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Gajraj Rao.
Jolly LLB 3 releases internationally on September 19 through Marudhar Entertainment, bringing the ultimate courtroom battle to cinemas across the nation.
US Readers take note!
The courtroom is set to open its doors early for American audiences as Jolly LLB 3 — the highly anticipated third instalment of the most celebrated courtroom franchise — premieres in select key locations across United States, on September 18, 2025, one day before its international release. From the East Coast to the West Coast, audiences will get an advance look at the film in major markets including New York, Washington, California, Georgia, Chicago, Texas, and Virginia, reflecting the strong demand and growing popularity of the franchise among the South Asian diaspora and beyond.
