Jolly LLB 3 Premieres to Strong Advance Sales; Karnataka HC Dismisses Bid to Halt Release

Bengaluru, September 19, 2025 - Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, opened in theatres today across India with advance bookings surpassing ₹6 crore, as the Karnataka High Court rejected a PIL seeking to stop the film’s release.

Film’s momentum builds despite legal challenge The third instalment of the popular courtroom comedy-drama franchise saw over 3,500 screens and nearly 8,000 shows scheduled nationwide. Advance ticket sales crossed the ₹6 crore mark by morning, reflecting strong audience anticipation following critical praise for its humour and social messaging.

Legal row dismissed A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C. M. Joshi on Thursday dismissed a petition by Syeda Neelufur, who had sought removal of “objectionable scenes” and a halt to the film’s release until re-examination by the CBFC. The court imposed ₹50,000 in costs on the petitioner and will consider coercive action if the fine remains unpaid when the matter is relisted on October 4.

Advance sales and audience buzz

• Jolly LLB 3 registered its third-highest pre-sales ever for lead actor Akshay Kumar, outpacing Kesari Chapter 2 and Son of Sardaar 2 in the final 24 hours before release.
• Key markets driving sales included Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Telangana.

Critical and social media reaction

Early reviews applaud the film’s sharp courtroom sequences and social commentary on land rights. On platform X, viewers commended the lead duo’s comic timing and the franchise’s blend of laughter with a timely message on farmer issues.

Next steps for viewers

Following a standard 60-day theatrical window, Jolly LLB 3 will stream on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) and Netflix from November 14, 2025.