The third installment of the hit courtroom comedy franchise, Jolly LLB 3, stormed theaters on September 19, reuniting Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as rival lawyers Jagdishwar Mishra and Jagdish Tyagi. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film pits the two "Jollies" against each other in a satirical takedown of land corruption and farmer suicides, blending sharp wit with a poignant message on social injustice.

The story kicks off with a poor farmer's tragic death amid a shady real estate scam, forcing the dueling advocates into Judge Tripathi's (Saurabh Shukla) chaotic courtroom. Returning cast members Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi add flair, alongside Gajraj Rao and Seema Biswas. No songs disrupt the pace, keeping the focus on banter and twists—think Munna Bhai meets Damini, but funnier.

Critics are raving: News18 gave it 4/5 stars for "tackling social issues with humor," while Times of India (3.5/5) praised the "engaging ride" of drama and comedy. India Today echoed, calling it a "hearty big-screen watch" thanks to the leads' chemistry. IMDb users rate it 8.3/10, with fans on X hailing it as "one of 2025's best" for its farmer-rights relevance. Some gripe about a "dumb herogiri" climax or fewer court scenes, but word-of-mouth is strong—X buzz shows it out-trending even India-Pakistan cricket matches in some states.

Box office? A solid win despite mixed Akshay openers this year. Made on Rs 120 crore, it grossed Rs 12.75 crore net on Day 1 (India), jumping 57% to Rs 20 crore on Day 2 amid weekend rush. By Sunday afternoon, it's eyeing Rs 4-5 crore more, totaling Rs 36.55 crore net domestically—worldwide at Rs 49 crore (Rs 39.2 crore India gross + Rs 9 crore overseas). It beat Sky Force (Rs 12.25 crore opener) and Kesari 2 (Rs 7.5-8 crore), though shy of Jolly LLB 2's Rs 13.2 crore debut. Advance sales hit Rs 2.81 crore, with 1 lakh+ tickets sold. Occupancy climbed to 35.4% Saturday, fueled by multiplexes (Rs 10.4 crore from PVR/INOX/Cinepolis alone on Day 2).