Movie Review : Jolly LLB 3

Jolly LLB 3 positions itself as a socially conscious courtroom drama, grappling with corruption, injustice, and the plight of farmers, while attempting to balance humour, sentiment, and legal thrills. The film succeeds in delivering laughs along with its message to a considerable extent. On paper, the biggest draw would be the leads Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The real star however, turns out to be Saurabh Shukla, reprising the role of Judge Sunder Lal Tripathi. His nuanced performance, swinging between steely authority, vulnerability and occasional whimsy, becomes the emotional heart of the film. 

The subject matter of the film is timely. Farmer suicides, land grabs, collusion of big business, and state machinery form the bones of the narrative. Seema Biswas, in her role as Janki, a grieving widow, delivers a memorable, emotionally grounded performance. Gajraj Rao, as the antagonist Haribhai Khaitan, brings a measured evilness, refusing to slip into over-the-top villainy. The film takes some risks in tone such as scenes of courtroom tension, ethics, and dialogue coexisting with comedic lines.

The screenplay however, is uneven. The review criticizes moments when weighty tempo is broken by lowbrow jokes, toilet humour, or jibes, which undercut the gravitas. Arshad Warsi, despite being billed prominently, is underutilized; he mostly appears for the climax rather than sharing a full arc. There are tonal mismatches, big mood shifts between comic relief and heavy courtroom drama sometimes feel jarring.In sum, Jolly LLB 3 is not flawless, but it largely works because of its strong ensemble casting and moments of resonance. While the leads attract crowds, it’s the supporting cast, especially Saurabh Shukla, who elevate the film from a routine legal drama to something more memorable. The film offers enough emotional weight and spectacle to make it worthwhile.​