Jolly LLB 3 had all the ingredients for a sharp, funny courtroom drama, but it ends up being just watchable.
Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi return, together now as rivals after their respective Jolly movies, and while their chemistry is decent, the humor feels recycled and the banter grows repetitive.
The plot – inspired by real farmer protests – tackles land acquisition and justice, but the execution is uneven. Saurabh Shukla as Judge Tripathi is the only one who truly elevates his role, but even he can’t save the film’s sluggish pacing and forced political overtones.
The biggest letdown? The comedy. With two actors known for their comic timing, you’d expect more innovation, but the jokes fall flat more often than they land.
Seema Biswas does a good job, Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi are sidelined, and Gajraj Rao’s bald-wig is a baffling distraction to his excellent presence. The film could have been tighter, funnier, and more original.
As it stands, it’s a 6.5/10 – engaging in parts, but a missed chance to do something fresh.
