Jolly LLB 3 Advance Booking: Strong Buzz, Moderate Pre-Sales Hint at a Double-Digit Opening

Jolly LLB 3 hit theaters on September 19, and its advance booking figures are finally out, offering a glimpse into its opening day prospects. Starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, this courtroom comedy has generated solid buzz, though its pre-sales numbers are moderate compared to other big-ticket releases.

According to reports, bookings at major multiplex chains such as PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis stood at nearly 40,000–45,000 tickets by Thursday evening. While these numbers are respectable, trade analysts note they aren’t as high as expected for a film in this franchise.

Despite this, industry trackers estimate that Jolly LLB 3 is poised to register a double-digit opening. Predictions place its first-day earnings in the range of ₹10–12 crore, depending largely on word-of-mouth reception and strong walk-in audiences. For comparison, this year’s Sitar Zameen Par sold about 50,000 tickets in advance and debuted with ₹10.50 crore on its opening day.

The film is releasing on approximately 3,500 screens across India, with a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 marks the third installment in the popular franchise, bringing together Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as rival lawyers under the same quirky title of “Jolly.” The film also stars Huma Qureshi and Amrita Rao.

Ultimately, the box office fate of Jolly LLB 3 will hinge on its content and audience reception. If reviews and word of mouth turn out positive, the film could sustain momentum and build on its opening weekend collections.