Director: Subhash Kapoor
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Seema Biswas, Gajraj Rao, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, Shilpa Shukla
Runtime: 2h 37m
Language: Hindi
Genre: Courtroom Drama | Satire | Social Commentary
Jolly LLB 3 is more than just a fun courtroom comedy. It’s a powerful mix of humour, truth, and emotion. While it brings back the chaos and clever jokes we loved from the earlier films, this time the laughs come with a deeper meaning. Director Subhash Kapoor doesn’t just continue the series ,he gives it a strong purpose.
The story is set mostly in Delhi, with flashbacks to a village in Rajasthan. It begins with the tragic suicide of Rajaram Solanki, a farmer and poet, whose death starts a legal battle that’s about more than just land. His wife, Janki (played by Seema Biswas), decides to fight for justice and brings her case to court. Helping her are two unlikely lawyers — Jolly Tyagi (Arshad Warsi) and Jolly Mishra (Akshay Kumar).
At first, both Jollys seem more focused on beating each other than fighting for justice. But as the case goes on, they grow and change. Their rivalry slowly turns into teamwork, and they both begin to understand the true responsibility of being lawyers.
One of the film’s biggest strengths is Saurabh Shukla, who plays Judge Sunder Lal Tripathi. He steals the show with his humour, wisdom, and surprisingly touching moments. Whether he’s drinking green tea, jogging to court, or dealing with a new romantic interest, he brings a warmth that makes you want a full movie just about him.
Akshay Kumar gives a strong, controlled performance. He avoids overacting and allows his character to feel real, especially when facing moral choices. Arshad Warsi, though not always given enough screen time, shines with his natural charm and emotional honesty. His final courtroom speech hits harder than any action scene.
Seema Biswas is absolutely brilliant. Her silent expressions speak louder than words. Her role as the grieving yet determined widow adds real depth to the story. Gajraj Rao, as the rich and powerful builder Haribhai Khaitan, is calm but dangerous. His character could have been more developed, but he still makes an impact. Shilpa Shukla adds fun as the police officer who catches the judge’s eye, her scenes add lightness without feeling out of place.
Subhash Kapoor is known for mixing comedy with real issues, and this is perhaps his best effort so far. He talks about serious topics like farmer suicides, land scams, and political greed, but still keeps the audience entertained. He finds the right balance between making us laugh and making us think.
Still, the film isn’t perfect. Sometimes it jumps too quickly between silly jokes and serious moments, which can feel a bit off.
On the technical side, the film works well but could be better. The camera work clearly shows the difference between the dusty, struggling villages and the clean, powerful courtrooms — a smart way to show inequality. The music is quiet and doesn’t try too hard to make you feel emotional, which is a good thing. However, one song in the second half slows things down unnecessarily.
At its core, Jolly LLB 3 is about basic rights: the right to land, to justice, to dignity, and even to grieve. It doesn’t just ask why farmers suffer it asks why no one seems to care. It doesn’t say capitalism is evil, but it shows how easily the powerful ignore the poor. It reminds us that the legal system is often used to protect the rich — but even small voices, when brave enough, can be heard.
In the end, Jolly LLB 3 isn’t just a good sequel, it’s a meaningful movie that shows courtroom dramas can be emotional and thought-provoking, not just full of shouting and jokes. Yes, it has a few flaws, but the message is strong, the characters are memorable, and the story stays with you.
It doesn’t just entertain you — it quietly, but strongly, asks you to pay attention.