When two Jollys step into the same courtroom, order is the first casualty – and we’re all the better for it.
Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi bring their signature chaos and charm to Jolly LLB 3, a courtroom comedy where justice takes a backseat to jest, and the only thing more misplaced than evidence is decorum.
Subhash Kapoor returns with the third act of this beloved legal dramedy series, throwing both his Jollys into the dock- not as adversaries, but as parallel protagonists jostling for screen space and punchlines.
There’s something uniquely magnetic about the Jolly LLB universe. The courtroom here is less of a legal battleground and more of a theatrical stage – where satire meets social commentary, absurdity reigns, and the judge is as exasperated as he is endearing.
The double trouble duo
In a bold narrative pivot, Kapoor tosses both Jollys – Kumar’s over-the-top showman and Warsi’s understated realist – into the same courtroom. The result? Fireworks, yes. Fumbles, also yes. But never boredom.
Kumar is in his comfort zone, all physical gags and loud declarations. Warsi, in contrast, smolders quietly with dry wit and world-weary pauses. Their comedic contrast is electric. They don’t compete – they complement. One tumbles off chairs; the other wins you over with a sigh.
From punchlines to pain
The frivolity takes a sharp turn with a gut-punch of a plotline: a farmer’s suicide and the widow’s quiet crusade for justice. The narrative echoes real-world land acquisition tragedies, grounding the film in relevance and giving it surprising emotional heft.
Kapoor doesn’t delve too deep – this isn’t hard-hitting journalism – but he handles the pivot with enough sincerity to make you care. It’s here that both Jollys drop their gimmicks and rise to the occasion, proving that beneath the banter lie actual stakes.
Where the court still charms
The real MVP? The courtroom. Kapoor continues to stage legal battles like orchestrated opera – arguments swell, objections cut like knives, and the honorable Judge Tripathi (the incomparable Saurabh Shukla) brings thunder and tenderness in equal measure. He is the film’s spine, soul, and scene-stealer.
Even when logic stretches and realism strains, the courtroom drama keeps you hooked. It’s tight, theatrical, and surprisingly affecting.
A villain that barely shows up
Every great courtroom needs a formidable antagonist. Unfortunately, Gajraj Rao’s industrialist villain feels more like a prop than a real threat. He sneers and snarls, but never truly rattles. With Rao’s talent, this is a missed opportunity – the writing lets him down.
A cast that deserved more
Huma Qureshi and Amrita Rao are shamefully sidelined, reduced to blink-and-miss appearances. Seema Biswas, though limited in screen time, leaves a lasting impression. Ram Kapoor’s monologue is one of the film’s standout moments. And Saurabh Shukla? He continues to prove that the judge’s bench is his throne.
The final verdict
Jolly LLB 3 isn’t the sharpest entry in the trilogy – it stumbles tonally, offers a toothless villain, and leaves its female characters in the wings. But it still manages to entertain, often brilliantly. It’s messy, uneven, and at times, absurd.
But it’s also funny, heartfelt, and anchored by two leading men who know exactly how to play off each other. With Saurabh Shukla holding court, even the most chaotic hearing feels worth attending.
Ratings: 3.5/5⭐
