Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar

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Date of Birth
Sep 9, 1967
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Place of Birth
Amritsar, India
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Age
58 Years
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Height
1.8
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Nationality
India
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Known For
Indian Cinema
Actor Producer
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Career Stats

Total Movies 25+
Debut Year N/A
Awards Won Coming Soon
Box Office ₹10,374 Cr
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Box Office Summary

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₹691 Cr
2.0
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0
1000+ Cr Movies
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1
500+ Cr Movies
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13
200+ Cr Movies
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34
100+ Cr Movies
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Recent Movies

Jolly LLB 3
Jolly LLB 3
Action, Thriller
Sep 2025
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Kannappa
Kannappa
Action, Thriller
Jun 2025
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Housefull 5
Housefull 5
Action, Thriller
Jun 2025
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Kesari Chapter 2
Kesari Chapter 2
Action, Thriller
Apr 2025
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Sky Force
Sky Force
Action, Thriller
Jan 2025
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Singham Again
Singham Again
Action, Thriller
Nov 2024
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Khel Khel Mein
Khel Khel Mein
Action, Thriller
Aug 2024
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Sarfira
Sarfira
Action, Thriller
Jul 2024
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Action, Thriller
Apr 2024
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Mission Raniganj
Mission Raniganj
Action, Thriller
Oct 2023
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Delivers Franchise's Strongest Opening Weekend Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Delivers Franchise's Strongest Opening Weekend

Mumbai, September 22 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-anticipated courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has lived up to the buzz, delivering the strongest opening weekend for the popular franchise at the domestic box office. The film, directed by Subhash Kapoor, opened to a good start on Friday with collections of around 12.50 crore net, before showing a significant jump on Saturday with 20 crore. The momentum continued on Sunday as it raked in another 21 crore, taking its opening weekend total to an impressive 53.5 crore. With these figures, Jolly LLB 3 has surpassed the previous opening weekend of 50.46 crores net for Jolly LLB 2. The positive word of mouth, along with the family-friendly appeal of the comedy drama and the award-worthy performances of the cast, have played a key role in its box office momentum. Beyond just franchise comparisons, the film has also secured a strong spot among 2025's Bollywood releases. It stands as the eighth-highest opening weekend earner of the year and ranks among Akshay Kumar’s better post-pandemic performers. Though it doesn't mark his career-best opening, the film's success reaffirms his strong pull with audiences. With positive audience feedback and a good opening weekend trend, Jolly LLB 3 looks set to continue its winning run in the coming days. Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 2 Early Estimates: Scores A Strong Growth Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 2 Early Estimates: Scores A Strong Growth

Mumbai, September 20 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 opened on a positive note at the box office. The film collected approximately 12.75 crore net on its opening day, thanks to the positive word of mouth, which helped the movie to gain momentum post-noon shows. The steady pick-up in evening and night shows on Friday hinted at positive word-of-mouth, which is now clearly reflected in Saturday's trend. On its second day, the film is witnessing a significant surge in collections. As per early estimates, Jolly LLB 3 has shown a jump of over 50%, raking in the range of 19-21 crore net on Saturday. The impressive growth comes on the back of encouraging reviews and strong audience feedback, with family and multiplex audiences driving the momentum. Advance bookings also showed a healthy rise compared to Friday, signalling growing demand. The total collection after 2 days is 32+ crores net. With this strong upward trend, the movie is now on track for a 52-55 crore net opening weekend, which would place it among the better performers of the year. The chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with the film's entertaining courtroom drama and social commentary, seems to have struck a chord with audiences. Stay tuned...

From Dangal To Lokah: The Highest-Grossing Films Across Six Major Indian Film Industries Bollywood
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From Dangal To Lokah: The Highest-Grossing Films Across Six Major Indian Film Industries

Mumbai, September 20 - The Indian cinema is the most diverse in the world with its vast landscape of languages and cultures, each with its own set of superstars, styles, and record-breaking blockbusters. Over the years, the country has delivered rich results at the box office, not just with the mainstream Hindi cinema, but also with regional cinema, where films across different genres unlocked new potential. As the Indian cinema continues to evolve and come closer than ever, there have been certain films which have not only ruled their regional box office but also established themselves as benchmarks for their respective industries. Here's a look at the current all-time biggest hits from six major Indian film industries, which have set benchmarks for their other films to achieve. Hindi Cinema – Dangal (2016) Aamir Khan's sports drama Dangal (2016) remains the undisputed king of not just Bollywood, but of Indian cinema. With a staggering 2070 crore worldwide gross, the wrestling drama became a global sensation, largely due to its phenomenal run in China, which contributed over 60% to its total collection. Years later, no Indian film has managed to surpass its worldwide record. Telugu Cinema – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) While Dangal remains the biggest Indian blockbuster, it was director S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) that changed the game for Indian cinema. Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty, the epic fantasy collected 1788 crore worldwide and showcased the true potential of Telugu films and also broke the language barrier to emerge as a pan-India spectacle, with a large contribution from the Hindi language. Kannada Cinema – KGF Chapter 2 (2022) Kannada cinema was largely limited to its home state before the Yash-fronted KGF franchise changed the game for it. And it was KGF Chapter 2 (2022) that proved that Kannada cinema could dominate globally. With its raw action, style, and storytelling, the film amassed an extraordinary 1230 crore worldwide, cementing itself as the industry's biggest blockbuster to date. Tamil Cinema – 2.0 (2018) The Tamil film industry has failed to match its fellow Southern industries in terms of potential, but it has seen a continuous rise over the last few years. However, despite multiple 500 crores blockbusters, it is Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's sci-fi extravaganza 2.0 (2018), directed by Shankar, which is still the biggest Tamil grosser to date. The film, packed with cutting-edge VFX, grossed ₹691 crore worldwide. Malayalam Cinema – Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025) The Malayalam cinema has been on an unreal rise for the last few years. From being limited to the regional barrier to breaking into the Pan-India market, the industry has made sure that it competes with the giants of Indian cinema. And it can't be a prouder moment for the industry that a female-led film is leading the charge. Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero saga Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, with a 267+ crore worldwide gross, has become the industry's highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing big names like Mohanlal's Empuraan. Punjabi Cinema – Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) The Punjabi film industry has been struggling to deliver results at the box office due to various reasons. It has scored only two 100 crores grossers, with Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa's romantic comedy Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) being the biggest of them. It became the second-ever Punjabi movie, after Carry On Jatta 3 (2023), to cross the 100 crore milestone, grossing 102.60 crore worldwide. Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 1 Early Estimates: Takes A Double-Digit Opening Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 1 Early Estimates: Takes A Double-Digit Opening

Mumbai, September 19 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-awaited courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has taken a promising start at the domestic box office. The film, which marks the return of the popular franchise, started on a decent note in the morning shows, but quickly picked up pace as the day progressed. By afternoon, the film showed positive trends, and the momentum truly kicked in towards the evening and night shows, resulting in a better-than-expected first-day figure. What initially seemed like a 9-10 crore start has now shaped up into a good 12+ crore opening. According to early estimates, the film has collected 12-13 crore net on Day 1, and if the single-screen contribution comes out equally good, the movie even stands a chance to surpass Jolly LLB 2's opening day figure of 13.20 crore. That would be a significant feat, considering the gap between instalments and the current box office scenario. The initial word of mouth for Jolly LLB 3 seems to be positive, with audiences appreciating the mix of humour, drama, and courtroom sequences. If this reception sustains, the movie is well-positioned to score big over its first weekend. The opening day trend and advance booking for Saturday and Sunday suggest that the film could race towards a 50 crore opening weekend, which will be a good result. Stay tuned...

Jolly LLB 3 Review: Critics Weigh In On Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Legal Comedy Drama Bollywood
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Jolly LLB 3 Review: Critics Weigh In On Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Legal Comedy Drama

Mumbai, September 19 – The much-awaited Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, has finally hit the big screens, and it seems one of Bollywood's most loved courtroom comedy-drama franchises has hit another bull's eye. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film brings back the clash of two eccentric yet determined lawyers while mixing humour, satire, and hard-hitting social commentary. Produced by Star Studios18 and Kangra Talkies, early reviews suggest that Jolly LLB 3 has managed to capture the essence of its predecessors while also attempting to raise the stakes with sharper dialogues and bigger courtroom face-offs. The critics are hailing it as a hard-hitting and eye-opener, while giving high marks for its comic sense. The iconic franchise brings back the original cast from both films, including Akshay and Arshad as Jollys, alongside Saurabh Shukla as fan favourite judge, Sundarlal Tripthi, Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi, while Gajraj Rao is the new addition. #OneWordReview...#JollyLLB3: POWERFUL.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️#JollyLLB3 is a complete package – humour, satire, drama, emotions, and above all, a message that hits home… This #JollyvsJolly clash is thoroughly entertaining! #JollyLLB3ReviewDirector #SubhashKapoor knows the pulse of… pic.twitter.com/AwkOHQe2Uz— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 18, 2025 JOLLY LLB 3 - HONEST, HARD-HITTING & HILARIOUS - 4 STARS (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)#JollyLLB3 is one of those rare films whose second half lands better than the first. #SubhashKapoor packages the sensitive subject of the film with humour, drama and some extremely tender moments. While the… pic.twitter.com/CfOciwap2q— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) September 18, 2025 #JollyLLB3Review - AN EYE OPENER!Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#JollyLLB3 is a lot more than what was expected out of it. Yes, the trailer had indicated that there would be loads of drama this time around and it’s in abundance as well. Centered on land acquisition by capitalists, the film… pic.twitter.com/iO2zSXyucw— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) September 18, 2025 #JollyLLB3 is brilliant, it shows how a good film can be made which balances humour, emotion and a important issueNot a single dull moment is there, lot of seeti maar and taali maar moments@akshaykumar is in top form, he is just jolly good as jolly@ArshadWarsi is brilliant… pic.twitter.com/ocJzDtWUSC— Amit Bhatia (ABP News) (@amitbhatia1509) September 18, 2025 #JollyLLB3 is the best #AkshayKumar film in past few years. Almost flawless!!! An excellent first half which made me a bit scared about 2nd half but it only picked up and how to deliver an electrifying finale. Excellent comedy, even better emotions, no interruptions of… pic.twitter.com/BJWjxQrpLQ— Filmy Gautam (@filmygautam) September 18, 2025 #JollyLLB3Review Make #JollyLLB3 a must-watch for everyone! 🙌 The story about farmers, their land, and rights hits with honesty and intensity that will truly shake you. Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Writer-director #ShubhashKapoor perfectly balances laughter and shock with sharp… pic.twitter.com/33tHA9QAXt— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) September 18, 2025 #JollyLLB3Review: WINNER 🏆 RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5*#JollyLLB3 brings a sensational courtroom drama for audiences with a lots of entertainment.That #AkshayKumar's speech in the ending will force you to clap 👏 His comic timing gives vibes of "Sunny" 😂#ArshadWarsi has done… pic.twitter.com/GgH40hM6sQ— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) September 18, 2025 #JollyLLB3Review ~ EMOTIONS, COMEDY & A LESSON!Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Before starting, just remember: “WHEN YOU EAT TODAY, THANK A FARMER” 🙏🏻💥#JollyLLB3 is a POWERFUL FILM with solid WRITING, meaningful DIALOGUES, ENTERTAINING SCREENPLAY, and EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES ✅The core… pic.twitter.com/Zl51c5WOhd— CineHub (@Its_CineHub) September 18, 2025 Jolly LLB 3 - OUTSTANDING Ratings - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5After #KesariChapter2, the best thing to happen to Hindi cinema is #JollyLLB3 in 2025. This gripping courtroom drama tackles the serious issue of land mafia grabbing farmers’ lands and commercializing them, blending strong social… pic.twitter.com/wXS3Npks8V— Ravi Gupta (@FilmiHindustani) September 19, 2025 Stay tuned...

Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Preview/Day 1 Expectations: Double-Digit Opening On The Cards Bollywood
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Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Preview/Day 1 Expectations: Double-Digit Opening On The Cards

Mumbai, September 18 - Superstar Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-awaited courtroom comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3 is all set to hit the big screens tomorrow, amid decent expectations. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film brings both the Jollys together for the first time, which has increased the stakes and expectations. The film's advance booking has progressed slowly but with a steady pace, as it has so far collected around 2.15 crores gross (without block seats) for the opening day. With the last few hours left for the release, the momentum in the sales is picking up, and it is expected to surpass or come near the advance of Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par (3.31 crores for Day 1). To put things into perspective, Sitaare Zameen Par had collected 10.70 crores net on its opening day with 3.31 crores gross in advance sales on around 3300 screens. Jolly LLB 3 is reportedly releasing in around 3500 screens, and with minimal competition from Bollywood films, it is expected to fare better than SZP. As said, the pre-sales of Jolly LLB 3 are likely to be around the Aamir Khan-starrer, which puts it on course to take the opening in the range of 11-12 crores net. The franchise value is expected to boost the spot booking, and if the reports are positive, it might even challenge Jolly LLB 2's opening of 13.20 crores net, but it is something which depends on how things go on the release day. Early trends suggest that Jolly LLB 3 is poised to score Akshay Kumar one of his better openings in recent times. A double-digit debut looks assured, with the possibility of scaling higher depending on spot bookings and word of mouth. If the content delivers, the weekend collections could see a healthy surge, setting the stage for another successful outing for the popular legal comedy franchise. Stay tuned...

PVR-INOX Halts Advance Booking For Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Bollywood
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PVR-INOX Halts Advance Booking For Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3

Mumbai, September 18 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-awaited Jolly LLB 3 seems to be in trouble ahead of its September 19 release. In a shocking development, the largest multiplex chain in India, PVR-INOX, has halted advance bookings for this courtroom comedy drama. The theatre chain had opened the bookings for the weekend, but gradually started stopping them since Wednesday evening (September 17). It is said that the issue is regarding V.P.F. (Virtual Print Fees), which is being resolved now, and the bookings will be live anytime soon. "A meeting will be held between the two parties on Thursday at 10:00 am. We are all hoping that all the issues between them are resolved amicably. Once that happens, bookings in PVR Inox are expected to commence immediately", reports Bollywood Hungama. The pre-sales of Jolly LLB 3 are increasing gradually. As of 10 AM on September 17, the film has sold over 66,000 tickets worth approximately 1.75 crores gross for the opening day. With the last day ongoing before the release, the bookings will see a jump, setting the stage for the movie for a decent to good opening at the box office. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the third instalment of the successful franchise stars Akshay and Arshad, alongside Saurabh Shukla, Amrita Rao, and Huma Qureshi, all reprising their roles from the first two films, with Gajraj Rao being a new addition. It is produced by Star Studios18 and Kangra Talkies Stay tuned...

Jolly LLB Franchise Box Office Journey: Can Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi-led Jolly LLB 3 Outperform Its Predecessor? Bollywood
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Jolly LLB Franchise Box Office Journey: Can Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi-led Jolly LLB 3 Outperform Its Predecessor?

Mumbai, September 17 - Over the year, Bollywood has produced multiple successful film franchises, including courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the Jolly LLB series has grown from a modest courtroom satire into one of the most reliable franchises. Well, the fan favourite franchise has returned with the third instalment with stacks higher than before. Both the Jollys, Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar, who headlined the first two films separately, have come together for Jolly LLB 3, which is scheduled to release on September 19. With less than 2 days to go before the release, the trade is anticipating it to repeat the success of the first two movies and is hopeful that it will take things a notch higher. Jolly LLB (2013) - Released in 2013, Jolly LLB featured Arshad Warsi in the lead alongside Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla, and Boman Irani. Made on a modest budget of around 15 crores, the film emerged as a surprise success thanks to its sharp satire on corruption in the legal system. At the box office, it grossed around 46 crore worldwide, including ₹43.75 crore from India, and drew close to 35 lakh footfalls. The film received praise for the direction and story, along with appreciation for the lead cast. Its impact was further amplified when it went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, establishing a solid foundation for a franchise. Saurabh Shukla, who has been a major reason behind the franchise's success, won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor. Jolly LLB 2 (2017) – Star Power Takes The Franchise To New Highs - The sequel arrived in 2017 with Akshay Kumar stepping into the role of the quirky lawyer, replacing Arshad. The results were phenomenal as Jolly LLB 2 collected superb around 197 crore worldwide gross, out of which 162.50 crore came from India, while footfalls rose more than 3x to nearly 1.20 crore. This massive jump in both revenue and audience turnout showed the difference that star power could make, transforming the series from a small hit into a full-fledged blockbuster franchise. It also won multiple awards at different awards shows. Can Both Jollys Take Jolly LLB 3 Past Its Predecessor - As said, the stakes are higher than before, and with both Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar coming together for the first time in the series, expectations are running high for Jolly LLB 3. The first two films combined have already amassed around 250 crore worldwide with over 1.50 crore footfalls, proving the franchise's strong box office pull. If the third instalment successfully blends its signature mix of satire, courtroom drama, and entertainment, it has every chance to surpass the benchmark set by Jolly LLB 2 and solidify Jolly LLB as one of Bollywood's most enduring courtroom sagas. The franchise films have seen a higher ratio of failure than success this year, but the trade is optimistic about Jolly LLB 3. Stay tuned...

Limited Advance Booking of Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Begins Bollywood
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Limited Advance Booking of Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Begins

Mumbai, September 13 - The much-awaited courtroom comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, has kick-started its limited advance booking without any prior announcement. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the movie is scheduled to release on September 19, 2025. As per the latest update, the pre-sales of Jolly LLB 3 have opened in major cities across North India, and the distributors have already listed a handful of shows. This is a surprising move by the makers to open the booking a week before the release date, that too without any announcement. This measured approach is aimed at building momentum closer to release while gauging audience response. Jolly LLB 3 is among the most-awaited films of the year, and is expected to have a good response in the pre-sales. It needs to be seen that the booking process but the makers seem confident. The third instalment of the franchise brings back Arshad Warsi, who played the original Jolly, alongside Akshay Kumar reprising his role from Jolly LLB 2. The teaser and trailer have promised a gripping courtroom battle with trademark satire, supported by the ever-reliable Saurabh Shukla as the no-nonsense judge. Produced by Star Studios and Kangra Talkies, the movie also brings back Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi from the first two films. It is scheduled to release on September 19 worldwide. Stay tuned...

Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the Hindi movie Jolly LLB 3 box office collection, which is a courtroom comedy-drama film. This film is directed by Subhash Kapoor and produced by Star Studios and Kangra Talkies. ## Jolly LLB 3 stars Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla, and Gajraj Rao in key roles. ## Jolly LLB 3 Review - Coming Soon! ## Jolly LLB 3 first day advance booking report ## Jolly LLB 3 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 12.5 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 20 Cr 60.00% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 21 Cr 5.00% Total ₹ 53.5 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 53.5 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 80 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 16 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 64 Cr ## Jolly LLB 3 Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Jolly LLB 3 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Jolly LLB 3 Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 19th September 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Trailer Released As Both Jollys Fight On Burning Social Cause Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Trailer Released As Both Jollys Fight On Burning Social Cause

Mumbai, September 10 - The much-awaited official trailer for Jolly LLB 3 has just dropped today, September 10, 2025. Starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in the titular roles, the trailer was launched in Kanpur and Meerut, as fans decided through a quirky social media vote. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the trailer of this courtroom comedy ramps up the fun as two Jollys go head-to-head in legal mayhem. Meanwhile, Saurabh Shukla returns as the exasperated Judge Tripathi, hilariously caught in the crossfire. As the trailer shows, the film is based on the farmers' issue, where Akshay's Jolly seems to be on the wrong side. The trailer stays true to its humour, which has been the core of the franchise, while fighting for the social cause. Produced by Star Studio18 and Kangra Talkies, Jolly LLB 3 stars Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi alongside Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Boman Irani, and Annu Kapoor, all reprising their roles from the first and second films. It is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on September 19, in the hope of becoming a box office success. Stay tuned...

They Call Him OG: Pawan Kalyan's Actioner Faces Setback in Hindi Market Tollywood
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They Call Him OG: Pawan Kalyan's Actioner Faces Setback in Hindi Market

Mumbai, September 9 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan's gangster action thriller They Call Him OG is one of the most-anticipated films. It is carrying excellent buzz among the fans, especially in Telugu states, where it is expected to open with massive numbers at the box office. While the film's box office potential is unquestionable in the Telugu market, it was widely anticipated to be Pawan Kalyan's breakthrough film in the Hindi market, given the decent buzz surrounding it. The presence of Emraan Hashmi was an advantage, as trade experts had hoped the film would open new doors for the star in the North belt. However, the latest reports suggest that the Hindi release plans have taken a massive setback. According to reports, OG is set to have a limited release in the North belt, as the film will not find a place in multiplex chains. As per industry norms, for any film to secure a multiplex release in Hindi circuits, it must run in theatres for a minimum of eight weeks before heading to streaming. In the case of OG, or for most of the South Indian films, it reportedly has a pre-agreement with an OTT platform for a limited theatrical release, which means the multiplexes are not on board for the Hindi release. Reports say Pawan Kalyan won't be promoting the movie outside the Telugu states. This comes as a major blow to OG's box office prospects in North India. With multiplexes out of the equation, the film is unlikely to find much ground in single screens either. Adding to the challenge, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-awaited comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 hits theatres just a week before OG, further limiting its chances to make a dent in the Hindi market through mass centres. While They Call Him OG is expected to score big numbers in its home markets, the Hindi release setback will significantly restrict its pan-India potential, which is particularly a disappointing outcome for the fans of Emraan Hashmi, who has a fan following among the youth. Produced by DVV Entertainment, OG also stars Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead. Directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth, the film is scheduled to release on September 25 in multiple languages. Stay tuned...