Sabastian Sawe's London Marathon shoe weighs less than 100 grams; target came from 'moonshot brief'Here's how Sabastian Sawe got the super shoe for the London Marathon. Know how the game-changing gear was developed. Published on: May 12, 2026 5:05 PM IST By Vishesh Roy Share via Copy link With
Guest Column| Punjab’s last defence against drugs is the motherLaw enforcement and political rhetoric are failing our youth; only a domestic revolution led by mothers can dismantle the social roots of addiction. Published on: May 12, 2026 4:38 PM IST By Khushwant Singh Share via Copy link The
Who is Yaoning ‘Mike’ Sun? Meet Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang's ex-fiancée sentenced to 4 years in prisonYaoning 'Mike' Sun received a 48-month prison sentence for acting as an undisclosed agent for China while advising a city council candidate. Published on: May 12
IIT Madras BS Admission 2026: Registration begins at iitm.ac.in, apply by May 31IIT Madras BS Admission 2026 registration has started. The application link will be deactivated on May 31, 2026. Published on: May 12, 2026 3:53 PM IST By HT Education Desk Share via Copy link Indian Institute of
Washing machines continue to remain among the more heavily searched home appliance categories during the ongoing Amazon Great Summer Sale as buyers look for larger capacities, inverter motors and lower-maintenance laundry setups before peak summer usage
‘Jolly LLB 3’ movie review: Farmer gets a hearing in Bollywood as Subhash Kapoor blends mirth with message in this potent courtroom drama
‘Jolly LLB 3’ movie review: Farmer gets a hearing in Bollywood as Subhash Kapoor blends mirth with message in this potent courtroom drama
When the invisible claws of censorship begin to throttle creativity, filmmakers either conform or subvert. This week, Subhash Kapoor, who has mastered the art of sugar coating the bitter pill with satire, rewinds to the farmer agitation against land acquisition in Greater Noida's Bhatta Parsaul in 2011 that changed the course of discourse of politics of development to drive his Jolly LLB franchise forward.
Kapoor relocates the source of the story from Uttar Pradesh to Rajasthan, but its soul echoes with the farmer's distress across the region. Here is a film that puts the farmer at the centre of the narrative; here is a story that prioritises the spirit of the law over its letter, delivering a message that underscores the need for an equitable distribution of wealth.
Rajaram, a marginal farmer and a poet in Parsaul village in Bikaner, ends his life after the system cheats him to serve the interests of a real estate magnate, Khetan (Gajraj Rao). When his widow Janaki (Seema Biswas) seeks legal support through an NGO, she approaches two Jolly good advocates (Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar) that Kapoor created in the first two instalments. The two might not be well-versed in the language of the law, but they have the grit and spirit to take on the mighty. The connection is organic, and the expression is kinetic.
Though he bats for the farmer's interest, Kapoor, like an old-school journalist, keeps space for opposing points of view in his reportage. He articulates the capitalist's concerns about our Gandhian guilt regarding the accumulation of wealth. In Gajraj Rao, Kapoor has a fine actor to deliver the corporate complex. The film counters the demonisation of NGOs by exposing the think tank culture where subservience to corporate interests raises a stink.
Of course, the tone becomes one-sided after a point., of course, it puts the case of landed farmers and keeps the farm workers, who proved to be the real capital of the politician-corporate nexus, out of the picture, but in the realm of mainstream entertainer, Kapoor once again punches above the genre's weight to say that in the social contract there can't be separate clauses for the haves and have not's.
Having said that, the franchise cinema comes with its pitfalls. One has to serve the expectations and image built over the last two instalments. There is little room for experimentation with the structure. It becomes a handicap because the space is no longer a novelty. The audience now has Maamla Legal Hai to celebrate and Guilty Minds to look up to. Kapoor submits to a pattern: set the stage and switch to courtroom dialogue that becomes increasingly preachy as the case progresses.
ALSO READ: Karnataka High Court dismisses with ₹50,000 cost a plea opposing release of Jolly LLB 3
By switching from Arshad to Akshay, Kapoor had raised the commercial value of the venture. The pitch had become louder, but his voice became a bit feeble. Here, he tries to strike a balance between the two stools, and the effort shows. Akshay has submitted himself to the script, but one can still see the set pieces being inserted to keep the star's fans fawning. The initial attrition between the two Jollys gets repetitive and even irksome after a point.
Once again, Saurabh Shukla is the biggest star of the show as he keeps the franchise fresh. His Judge Tripathi has already become one of the iconic characters of Hindi cinema. In the third instalment, Shukla adds a few more nuances to his performance as Tripathi discovers a new meaning of date. Meanwhile, you keep a date with this hearing to understand the plight of the peasant.
Jolly LLB 3 is currently running in theatres.
Published - September 19, 2025 11:15 am IST
Malayalam cinema / Indian cinema
Source: The Hindu
Related Posts: MrBeast warns AI videos could destroy human creativity The Unbundling Of Creativity Censorship in itself is a wrong idea for a country like ours MGNREGA 'chronically underfunded' for last 11 years to 'throttle' scheme Kunal Pradhan on how India went full throttle to win T20 World Cup Step towards censorship Rajnath exhorts Armed Forces to remain alert to deal with invisible challenges Incognito isn’t always invisible
PM Narendra Modi urges citizens to avoid new gold purchases, Tanishq promotes a gold exchange programme letting customers swap old jewellery for new. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid buying gold for a year to help reduce forex outflow and ease pressure on imports
1 days ago
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has called for an all-party meeting. He wants to discuss the economic impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity appeal. Pawar believes the appeal has caused unease among citizens and businesses. He stressed the need to restore public confidence and ensure
1 days ago
NEET UG 2026: Opposition criticises govt after exam cancellation over paper leakThe Congress party in a post on X said NEET UG irregularities have become common and over “89 papers leaked in 10 years” Published on: May 12, 2026 4:49 PM IST By Ishita Bahl
1 days ago
Twenty years after their first partnership with designer Stella McCartney, fashion retailer H&M is all set to launch their second collaboration (on May 7) with the luxury label from the UK. It blends current signature styles such as oversized shirts
1 days ago
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday quashed a communication from the Union government rejecting an application submitted by The Wire’s founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan for an Overseas Citizen of India card, Bar and Bench reported. Overseas Citizen of India is an immigration status that allows
1 days ago
India rationalizes royalties on crude oil and gas, offers zero royalty for seven years on deepwater and ultra deepwater DSF and HELP blocks to cut costs. In an attempt to push India’s domestic oil and natural gas sector amid the global crude oil crisis
1 days ago
But, one thing’s for sure: the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking downright unstoppable right now. Led once again by a sensational Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass, the defending champions defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 to complete a ruthless 4-0 playoff sweep and storm into the
1 days ago
Another football ‘Spygate’ controversy has erupted — and this time, Southampton find themselves at the centre of the storm. The Saints have been accused of sending a club analyst to secretly observe and potentially film Middlesbrough’s training sessions just two days before the sides played
1 days ago
Across industries, businesses are moving from AI experimentation to measurable enterprise impact. The Most Innovative AI product awards 2026 recognise organisations building intelligent solutions that are transforming sectors such as healthcare, FinTech, cybersecurity, retail and more
1 days ago
'Kab ayega CBSE 12 class ka result?’: Internet flooded with memes as students await scoresInternet flooded with memes as students waited anxiously for the CBSE Class 12 results announcement. Published on: May 12, 2026 3:36 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link As lakhs of students
1 days ago
Rumours surrounding television’s beloved couple Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash have once again taken over social media. This time, a video of actor Abhishek Kumar has grabbed everyone’s attention, in which he is allegedly seen confirming that the duo may have already tied the knot
1 days ago
Liquor ban question engulfs J&K politics as CM Omar Abdullah cites free will, revenueCM Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that people consume alcohol of their own will and the government was not forcing anyone to visit liquor shops. Updated on: May 12
1 days ago
The Indigenous traditional owners of land in north-western Australia have been awarded a record A$150.1 million ($108.3m; £79.9m) payout after a court ruled one of the country's most well-known billionaires mined their land without permission
1 days ago
Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to stay on as prime minister, as he stares down calls from Labour critics, including some of his own ministers, to quit Downing Street. It comes amid a revolt among Labour MPs and calls from ministers for him to draw up an exit timetable after a disastrous set of
1 days ago
A mayor of a southern Californian city has resigned after the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged her with acting as an illegal agent of China. Eileen Wang, 58 - the mayor of Arcadia - agreed to plead guilty to the felony count and Arcadia City Council said she resigned from her post on Monday
1 days ago
The cancellation of a crucial exam held earlier in May for admission to medical colleges over allegations of a paper leak has sparked protests in the Indian capital, Delhi. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), known as NEET-UG
1 days ago
‘Godzilla prn in Euphoria’: Viewers are not impressed by Sydney Sweeney's humiliating portrayal of sex workThe last episode of Euphoria aired recently and fan are divided. Viewers are criticising Sam Levinson's depiction of sex work through Sydney Sweeney. May 12, 2026
1 days ago
Actor Abhishek Bachchan expressed a desire to see retired Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the new European T20 Premier League. However, current BCCI regulations prevent active Indian cricketers from playing in overseas T20 leagues. Bachchan believes the league will still attract top global
1 days ago
Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the US state without their consent, and uses "addictive" design to keep them hooked. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the streaming giant of "spying" on citizens saying it "records and monetises
1 days ago
In a city celebrated for its vibrant food culture—from spicy misal pav to street-style vada pav—one old-school bakery in Pune continues to win hearts with something much simpler: freshly baked ghee biscuits. Tucked away in the bustling Fergusson College Road area
1 days ago
When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the shadow the Iran conflict casts over the summit might appear to give China’s leader a clear advantage. Beijing has been relatively shielded from the effects of the conflict thanks to its oil reserves
1 days ago
Fifty years old this month, Kraftwerk's single Radioactivity was a groundbreaking track that morphed into the German electronic pioneers' most political protest song. From the tremulous opening seconds of Kraftwerk's Radioactivity – a pulsing Geiger counter; escalating synths; shrill morse code
1 days ago
India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 released at indiapost.gov.in, check hereIndia Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 has been released. The direct link to check the merit list is given here. Updated on: May 12, 2026 4:37 PM IST By HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda Share via Copy link India Post
1 days ago
Samajwadi Party Lok Sabha MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi has been booked in Mahoba under charges of assault on a public official and promoting hate after he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "anti-national," police said on Tuesday (May 12, 2026). Mr. Lodhi, the Lok Sabha MP from the Hamirpur constituency
1 days ago
Qatar’s premier and Foreign Minister said his recent visit to Washington sought to bolster mediation efforts seeking to end the U.S.-Iran war .“The visit focused primarily on supporting the Pakistani diplomatic efforts and ensuring a positive response to these efforts to reach a solution as
1 days ago
‘Indian students must be protected from the mafia’: Kamal Haasan as NEET exam gets cancelled over alleged paper leakThe National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak. May 12, 2026
1 days ago
Is your daily screen time putting your vision at risk? The hidden danger of delaying eye check-ups in working adultsDoctors highlight a growing concern among working adults where untreated eye strain from screens may slowly lead to serious vision-related problems Updated on: May 12
1 days ago
