Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is making headlines yet again with a major reshuffling in his upcoming film release schedule. The much-anticipated courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi, has been pushed to August 2025, while Kesari 2, which stars Akshay alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, will now hit theatres earlier than expected on April 18, 2025.
Karan Johar’s Special Request Leads to Schedule Change
The decision to swap the release dates was reportedly made at the request of filmmaker Karan Johar. As per sources, Karan Johar had initially planned to release Kesari 2 in April 2025 but was facing a scheduling conflict. He reached out to Akshay Kumar to discuss the possibility of delaying Jolly LLB 3 to accommodate the new release plan. Understanding the situation, Akshay agreed to the changes, leading to the reshuffling of both films.
What to Expect from Jolly LLB 3
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 will bring back Akshay Kumar as the sharp-witted lawyer, continuing the franchise’s legacy of courtroom drama mixed with satire. The film also marks the return of Arshad Warsi, making it an exciting face-off between the two actors who played different versions of Jolly in previous instalments. With a strong legal narrative and a dose of humour, the film is expected to be another crowd-pleaser.
All About Kesari 2
Meanwhile, Kesari 2—which is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kesari—is shaping up to be another high-intensity war drama. The film stars Akshay Kumar alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday and is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari 2 will depict another chapter of India’s brave warriors, drawing inspiration from historical events.
New Release Dates of Jolly LLB 3 and Kesari 2 Awaited
Although the final release date of Jolly LLB 3 has yet to be announced, reports suggest that it will arrive in August 2025. Fans of both franchises are eagerly awaiting official confirmations.
With these schedule changes, Akshay Kumar is all set to dominate the box office in 2025 with two highly anticipated films.
