The Jolly LLB franchise is gearing up for another courtroom drama, and this time, the spotlight is back on its original Jolly. Arshad Warsi, who played the quirky lawyer in the first film, is set to return for the fourth instalment. The actor’s comeback marks an interesting turn for the franchise, which saw Akshay Kumar take over the lead role in its subsequent films. With a fresh chapter in the works, the upcoming film is expected to revisit the world that first introduced audiences to Warsi’s memorable courtroom antics.
Jolly LLB 4 To Be A Prequel
According to Variety India, the fourth instalment is currently in production and is expected to wrap filming by January 2027. A source told the publication that the project is in the final stages of pre-production and will take the story back rather than move it forward. The makers are yet to lock the film’s title.
Umesh Shukla will direct the upcoming film, marking a new creative direction for the franchise. The first three instalments were written and directed by Subhash Kapoor, who established the series with its mix of courtroom drama, humour and social commentary.
Arshad Warsi Returns To Lead Jolly LLB 4
Warsi first portrayed lawyer Jagdish Tyagi, popularly known as Jolly, in the 2013 film Jolly LLB. The actor won audiences over as an underdog lawyer navigating the complexities of the legal system. However, Akshay Kumar took over the lead role in Jolly LLB 2 and , playing Jagdishwar Mishra, another lawyer known as Jolly.
The third instalment brought the two lawyers together for a courtroom face-off, giving fans the opportunity to see Warsi and Kumar share the franchise. With the fourth film reportedly being a prequel, Warsi is now set to return as the central character.
Arshad Warsi, Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 3
Meanwhile, the first film featured an ensemble cast that included Amrita Rao, Boman Irani, Mohan Kapoor and Sanjay Mishra, alongside Warsi. Saurabh Shukla also became a familiar face in the franchise as the judge whose courtroom interventions often delivered some of its most memorable moments. Shukla, who has directed films such as OMG: Oh My God! and 102 Not Out, will bring a different directorial perspective to the upcoming instalment. However, details about the supporting cast and whether familiar faces from the original film will return remain under wraps.
The film is expected to release in 2027, although an official release date has not yet been announced. With Warsi back in the lead, audiences will be waiting to see how the prequel revisits the character who started the franchise.