The courtroom comedy Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, has minted over ₹65.5 crore nett domestically within just five days of its release, trade sources confirm.
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the third instalment reunites the two actors for the first time in the franchise while retaining Kapoor as writer and director. The film also features Seema Biswas, Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, and Amrita Rao in pivotal roles.
Box Office Performance
Jolly LLB 3 opened on Friday with a strong collection of ₹12.5 crore nett. It gained momentum on Saturday and Sunday, raking in ₹20 crore and ₹21 crore nett respectively. Monday saw a dip to ₹5.5 crore, while Tuesday picked up slightly to ₹6.5 crore, bringing the total domestic haul to ₹65.5 crore nett.
According to Sacnilk, the nationwide Hindi occupancy averaged 21.12%, with morning shows at 8.74%, afternoon at 19.26%, and night shows peaking at 34.31%.
Franchise Highlights
The Jolly LLB series started in 2013 with Arshad Warsi in the lead role. The 2017 sequel starred Akshay Kumar, and now, in the third film, both actors share the screen. Produced by Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare under Star Studio 18, the franchise has become synonymous with courtroom comedy mixed with social commentary.
Other Releases
Alongside Jolly LLB 3, Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi managed ₹1.1 crore nett in five days, while Teja Sajja’s fantasy-actioner Mirai has earned ₹82.555 crore nett over 12 days.
Jolly LLB 3’s strong early performance indicates a positive word-of-mouth and audience traction, setting it up for a potentially long theatrical run.
