Akshay Kumar vs Arshad Warsi: Jolly LLB 3 brings the ultimate legal face-off in 2 days

The franchise’s strength has always been its ability to bring the absurdities of the legal system into sharp focus while staying accessible to a wide audience

Published: Wednesday,Sep 17, 2025 11:20 AM GMT+05:30

Kunal Kothari

The Jolly LLB franchise has always thrived on its unique blend of courtroom battles, biting humour, and social commentary. With just two days left for the release of Jolly LLB 3, the buzz is centred on one big question: what happens when two Jollys come face to face?

The new film brings Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi together in the same universe, setting up a legal showdown that has been teased as Jolly vs Jolly. The concept alone has fans of the series curious. Warsi, who fronted the original Jolly LLB in 2013, earned praise for his portrayal of a small-town lawyer taking on the system. Kumar entered the picture with Jolly LLB 2 in 2017, where he brought a different shade to the franchise. Now, both actors stand across from each other in the same courtroom, which promises an unusual clash of styles.

The Cast Returns with Familiar Faces and New Energy

Directed once again by Subhash Kapoor, the film also sees the return of Huma Qureshi and Saurabh Shukla. Shukla’s Judge Tripathi has been a constant in the franchise and remains one of its defining characters. Amrita Rao and Gajraj Rao join the line-up this time, rounding out an ensemble that keeps the focus firmly on performance.

A Franchise That Mixes Satire with Storytelling

The franchise’s strength has always been its ability to bring the absurdities of the legal system into sharp focus while staying accessible to a wide audience. If the earlier films balanced satire with strong storytelling, the third instalment has the added layer of two central protagonists who have already built their own versions of Jolly.

Advance bookings for Jolly LLB 3 are now open, and early signs point to a solid turnout in theatres. With its release locked for Friday, September 19, the stage is set for one of the more unusual courtroom dramas in recent years. Whether the film leans more towards laughter or drama, Jolly LLB 3 is certain to add another chapter to a franchise that has never shied away from challenging the audience.