New Delhi: Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s much-awaited courtroom clash, Jolly LLB 3, finally hit cinemas with high expectations and plenty of fanfare. The film brought together both Jollys from parts 1 and 2 for the first time, fueling massive pre-release buzz. Despite launching with a respectable Rs 12.5 crore opening day, the film’s day 2 numbers saw a steep drop, raising questions about whether positive word of mouth can help it recover. Dive in to know how the film is performing at the box office.
Jolly LLB box office collection Day 1
Jolly LLB 3, directed by Subhash Kapoor, started its box office journey with a double-digit opening, collecting Rs 12.5 crore net across India on its first day, as per Sacnilk and trade sources. The film saw sluggish occupancy in morning shows, 10.28 per cent, but interest picked up through the day, with occupancy reaching 17.46 per cent in the afternoon and peaking at night. Despite outdoing Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Rs 10.20 crore opening, it narrowly missed overtaking the previous franchise entry Jolly LLB 2, which opened at Rs 13 crore in 2017.
Advance bookings contributed Rs 3.23 crore to the day 1 total, reflecting decent pre-release excitement. The ensemble cast boasts not just Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi but also Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla, Seema Biswas, and Gajraj Rao, a star-packed lineup that raised the stakes for this legal drama. However, day 2 brought an unexpectedly sharp drop, with early estimates suggesting the film earned only about Rs 0.89 crore, pushing the two-day total to nearly Rs 13.4 crore. While the opening set up hopes for strong weekend growth, this sudden dip suggests stiffer competition or word-of-mouth could be at play.
Jolly LLB 3’s ability to rebound over the weekend may depend on sustained audience interest, positive reviews, and star power translating into box office momentum. The film is being liked by the audience, as per the reviews being shared on different social media platforms.