'Original Jolly' In 'Jolly LLB 3' Paid Less Than Costar? Fees Of Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi Revealed

The third instalment of the satirical court drama, Jolly LLB is set to hit the theatres soon. It will include a face-off between the two lead 'Jollys', played by Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The film has received its CBFC clearance with a U/A rating and is now ready for release, following minor edits to the content. Its pre-booking has already begun, so head to the respective booking sites if you are planning to watch it. Amid this, the salaries of the cast members have been revealed, and it might shock you.

Jolly LLB 3 cast members' salaries

The salaries for the cast of Jolly LLB 3 reveal a large pay gap between the leading actors and the rest of the ensemble, as reported by Asianetnews. Even the 'original Jolly' is paid a lot less than his co-star. Akshay Kumar, who portrays 'Jolly' from Kanpur, reportedly earned the highest fee for his role at approximately Rs. 70 crore. The A-list actor, who is also reported to be the fourth-richest Bollywood actor as of 2025, joined the movie franchise as its lead in the second instalment.

The 'original Jolly', Arshad Warsi, who played the lead role in the first movie, has a significantly different fee compared to Akshay Kumar's for Jolly LLB 3. Arshad is returning as 'Jolly' from Meerut and is reported to have received Rs. 4 crore for his role. The franchise's reliable 'Judge Tripathi', played by veteran actor, Saurabh Shukla, reportedly earned Rs. 70 lakh. Other cast members' earnings include Huma Qureshi, who received Rs. 2 crore for her role, and Amrita Rao, who took home Rs. 1 crore.

Annu Kapoor is also reported to have earned Rs. 50 lakh as appearance money for Jolly LLB 3. This distribution of salaries, particularly the significant difference between the two lead 'Jollys' highlights the differing levels of stardom and box-office pull within the cast. Notably, Akshay Kumar has a net worth of around Rs. 2500 crore, which explains his stardom and position in the Bollywood film industry.

About Jolly LLB 3

Jolly LLB 3 is the third movie of the popular Bollywood courtroom comedy-drama franchise, which is set to be released on September 19, 2025. It is directed by Subhash Kapoor, who also helmed the previous two films. This instalment brings both lead actors from the franchise, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, face-to-face in the same courtroom. The clash of Arshad Warsi's 'Jagdish 'Jolly' Tyagi' and Akshay Kumar's 'Jagdishwar 'Jolly' Mishra' as rival lawyers will form the heart of the fun movie.

Jolly LLB 3 is set to release on Friday, September 19, 2025. Besides the returning characters, the film includes new additions. They are Saurabh Shukla as 'Judge Sunder Lal Tripathi', Gajraj Rao as the antagonist, a businessman, and Seema Biswas, a villager. Huma Qureshi will return as 'Jolly Mishra's' wife, while Amrita Rao will return as 'Jolly Tyagi's' wife. This marks Amrita's comeback to the film industry after a six-year hiatus, following her last appearance in Thackeray (2019).

Jolly LLB 3's production and controversies

Filming for Jolly LLB 3 began in May 2024 and wrapped in July 2024, with locations including Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Madhya Pradesh. Prior to its release, the film faced legal challenges from lawyers who claimed the trailer and a song were disrespectful to the judiciary. The Allahabad High Court and Bombay High Court dismissed these petitions, noting that cinematic satire does not harm the judiciary's reputation, with the Bombay High Court commenting that they "have been facing mockery since day one". However, the film later received a green light and is set to premiere in theatres.

What are your thoughts on the glaring salary differences between Jolly LLB 3's cast members? Let us know.

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