Jolly LLB 3 REVIEW: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi’s Courtroom Clash Is Strong But Weak Execution Pulls It Down

Film:
Jolly LLB 3

Director: Subhash Kapoor

Writer: Subhash Kapoor

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi

Platform: In Theatres

Runtime: 2 hours 37 minutes 

Jolly LLB 3 Review

Subhash Kapoor brings back the much-loved Jolly LLB franchise with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi sharing screen space for the first time as the two Jollys. While the courtroom drama promises fireworks, the weak script and inconsistent execution dilute the impact.

Jolly LLB 3 brings back two Jollys—Advocate Jagdishwar ‘Jolly’ Mishra (Akshay Kumar) and Advocate Jagdish ‘Jolly’ Tyagi (Arshad Warsi)—who lock horns inside the courtroom but come together for justice. The story revolves around farmer Rajaram, who dies by suicide after losing his land in the Bikaner to Boston project, controlled by powerful businessman Haribhai Khaitan (Gajraj Rao). His wife, Janki (Seema Biswas), files a petition, leading to a heated courtroom battle against Advocate Vikram (Ram Kapoor). The plot of this film is loosely inspired by the incidents of Bhatta Parsaul (Uttar Pradesh) in 2011. The film mixes drama, satire, and comic exchanges, but despite strong performances, it struggles to maintain emotional depth and falls short in execution.

What Works

The biggest strength of Jolly LLB 3 is the courtroom battle between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. Their repartees, witty exchanges, and contrasting advocacy styles inject freshness into the narrative. Saurabh Shukla, as always, is a delight balancing humour and gravitas with ease. Some dialogues land well, evoking both laughter and thought. The film also attempts to touch on relevant socio-legal issues, a franchise hallmark.

What Doesn’t Work

The writing lacks the sharpness of the first two films. While the premise had scope for a powerful story, the execution falters, with stretched subplots and half-baked emotional arcs. The humour feels forced at times, and the emotional connection once the soul of the series doesn’t land as effectively. The pacing is uneven, making the film feel longer than it should.

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Technical Analysis

Subhash Kapoor’s direction feels patchy, unable to fully balance satire, drama, and emotion. The cinematography captures the courtroom intensity but doesn’t add much flair shot in Rajasthan and Mumbai. The editing could have been tighter, especially in the second half. The background score is functional but lacks the punch to elevate the drama. 

Star Performances

Akshay Kumar as Advocate Jagdishwar ‘Jolly’ Mishra from Kanpur brings his charm and intensity but sometimes overplays the dramatics. Still, he holds the much-given screen with confidence.

Arshad Warsi as Advocate Jagdish ‘Jolly’ Tyagi
from Meerut once again proves why he was loved in the original. His comic timing and sincerity give the film its most memorable moments but lack screen time. 

Saurabh Shukla as Judge Sunder Lal Tripathi is the backbone of the franchise. His pitch-perfect delivery of humour and wisdom with effortless. What’s more catchy is his romantic side explored in the film. 

Huma Qureshi as Pushpa Pandey Mishra adds spunk and support to Akshay’s Jolly, though her role is underwritten.

Amrita Rao as Sandhya Tyagi has a warm presence on screen, though her character deserved more depth and she fails to charm the screen. 

Seema Biswas as Janki Rajaram Solanki shows 
a solid performance, adding gravitas to the courtroom drama.

Gajraj Rao as Haribhai Khaitan is reliable as ever, but the role doesn’t give him much room to shine. As compared to his past work it was not so stabilising. 

Ram Kapoor as Advocate Vikram makes his presence felt in a limited role, especially with his command in the case showcasing authority.

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Conclusion

Jolly LLB 3 had all the ingredients to deliver another powerful courtroom drama, but the weak execution and lack of emotional punch and its flat dialogue hold it back. While Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s comedy and fight scenes are worth a watch, the film fails to recreate the magic of its predecessors.

Watch the trailer of Jolly LLB 3 here:

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Manisha Karki

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