Akshay Kumar indirectly targets block bookings in the industry as Jolly LLB 3 soars: 'Nothing matters…'

Following the release of Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar, the film has quickly reached the Rs 50 crore mark in just three days. With the movie's success, there has been speculation about block bookings and corporate practices in Bollywood. It appears that Akshay Kumar has subtly addressed these industry trends.

Akshay Kumar takes an indirect dig at block bookings

Now, as Shibasish Sarkar, Reliance Entertainment Group CEO, wrote on X, "It's a clean hit. No buying of tickets, no false reporting of numbers, no buying of reviews... no unfair practices... pure audience love. Congratulations to @akshaykumar #Viacom #SubhashKapoor @ArshadWarsi …...and all talents and technicians." Akshay quickly responded saying, "Nothing matters more than the audience's love. A big thank you to everyone who supported us."

Jolly LLB 3- A Clash of Lawyers and a Fight for Justice

The film centers around Jagdwishwar 'Jolly' Mishra, played by Akshay Kumar, as he confronts a powerful political figure over a land-grabbing case initiated by local villagers. His adversary, Jagdish 'Jolly' Tyagi, portrayed by Arshad Warsi, represents the complainants. As the two lawyers engage in constant conflict, their views evolve upon encountering Janaki, a farmer's widow battling for justice against a real estate company that has illegally seized her land.

Jolly LLB 3 Opens Strong, Collects Rs 53 Crore in First Weekend

Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3 had a solid start, earning Rs 12.5 crore on its opening day. Buoyed by positive reviews, the film saw a significant increase in earnings over the weekend, with Rs 20 crore on Saturday and Rs 21 crore on Sunday. The total collection for the film's first weekend is Rs 53 crore.

Trade analysts are closely watching Monday's figures to predict the film's long-term performance. "Jolly LLB 3" is expected to become the highest-grossing film in the franchise, potentially exceeding the earnings of previous installments by a significant margin. The franchise has grown from a surprise hit in 2013 to a major crowd-pleaser in 2025, demonstrating the increasing popularity of the "Jolly LLB" series. If the current enthusiasm continues, this latest installment is set to be the most successful yet.