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Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3 opened at Rs 12.5 crore, lower than Jolly LLB 2 but backed by strong reviews and positive word of mouth.
Jolly LLB 3 has arrived in theatres with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi battling it out in the same courtroom for the first time.
Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s much-anticipated courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3 finally hit theatres, and its box office performance on day one has been decent. The film opened with Rs 12.5 crore net in India along with loads and loads of critical acclaim and excitement around the return of the two “Jollies”. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the movie managed only 10.28% occupancy during morning shows but saw a gradual rise in footfalls as the day progressed.
The first-day numbers place it ahead of Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 10.20 crore) but still behind the franchise’s own Jolly LLB 2, which had collected Rs 13 crore back in 2017.
Advance Booking And Audience Response
Jolly LLB 3 had a decent run in advance sales, raking in Rs 3.23 crore gross ahead of release day. Trade analysts had predicted an opening in the Rs 11-12 crore range, which the film managed to cross by a small margin. Positive reviews from critics and early viewers seem to be helping the film find stronger traction through word of mouth.
On social media, fans praised the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, while many highlighted the film’s witty dialogues and sharp courtroom exchanges. Despite the lower-than-expected opening, the legal comedy still holds the potential to build momentum if weekend collections see steady growth.
All About Jolly LLB 3
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 marks the first time both franchise leads — Akshay Kumar from the second part and Arshad Warsi from the first — share the screen. The film also features Saurabh Shukla reprising his much-loved judge role, along with Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, Gajraj Rao, and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles.
News18 rated the film 4/5, calling it “a fine example of how cinema can tackle pressing social issues with humour, without ever diluting their seriousness.” The review praised the writing and performances, declaring it “pure entertainment and a must-watch.”
If audience word of mouth continues to spread positively, the film could see a turnaround over its first weekend, with strong potential to build on its solid foundation.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
September 20, 2025, 00:31 IST
