6 Must-Watch Bollywood Courtroom Dramas Before Akshay Kumar & Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3

Jolly LLB 3 is an upcoming Hindi courtroom comedy set to release on September 19, 2025. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, it brings together Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as rival lawyers, Jagdishwar 'Jolly' Mishra and Jagdish 'Jolly' Tyagi, respectively. They are joined by Saurabh Shukla reprising his role as the beleaguered Justice Sunderlal Tripathi. The film also stars Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Annu Kapoor, and Boman Irani. The recently released teaser showcases a hilarious courtroom clash between the two Jollys, leaving Judge Tripathi exasperated.

Kesari Chapter 2 is a historical courtroom drama on JioHotstar, following barrister C. Sankaran Nair (Akshay Kumar) as he challenges General Dyer over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. With Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan in key roles, the film explores courage, justice, and patriotism, offering a gripping and emotional story.

Section 375 (2019) is a gripping Bollywood courtroom drama directed by Ajay Bahl. The film stars Akshaye Khanna as advocate Avinash Verma, who defends a film producer accused of rape, while Richa Chadha plays the determined prosecutor Anjali Dangle. The story delves into the complexities of India’s rape laws, consent, and the legal system, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

Mulk (2018) is a socially relevant Bollywood courtroom drama directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film stars Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu, and revolves around a Muslim family whose honor and loyalty to India are questioned after a member is implicated in a terrorist act. Facing public prejudice and legal challenges, the family fights to reclaim their dignity in court. 

Jolly LLB 2 (2017) is a courtroom comedy-drama starring Akshay Kumar as small-time lawyer Jolly, who takes on a high-profile case of police negligence. With Saurabh Shukla as the strict judge and Huma Qureshi as his colleague, the film mixes humor, emotion, and social commentary, highlighting Jolly’s fight against corruption and injustice.

Pink (2016) is a powerful Bollywood courtroom drama directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as retired lawyer Deepak Sehgal, who defends three young women—Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, and Andrea Tariang, accused of a crime after being harassed by a group of influential men. The story tackles themes of consent, women’s rights, and societal judgment, with intense courtroom scenes that challenge stereotypes and biases. 

Rustom (2016) is a Bollywood courtroom thriller directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, inspired by the real-life K.M. Nanavati case. The film stars Akshay Kumar as naval officer Rustom Pavri, who is tried for the murder of his wife’s lover, played by Esha Gupta. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and justice, with gripping courtroom drama and suspenseful twists.