Karan Johar is in the news again, this time with Akshay Kumar. Yesterday, KJo announced a biopic about C. Sankaran Nair, starring Kumar in the lead role. The film is set to hit theatres on March 15, 2025, right in time for the Holi festival. This announcement has gone viral on social media, but there’s more to discuss.
Sources say that Johar has asked Kumar to consider changing the release date for Jolly LLB 3.
Why Did Karan Johar REQUEST A Delay In Jolly LLB 3 Release?
The courtroom comedy-drama is currently set to come out on April 10, 2025. The problem is that both films are courtroom dramas, and Johar thinks releasing them too close together might confuse viewers.
“Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to release on April 10, 2025, just 20 days after the C. Sankaran Nair biopic. Given that both the films are in the courtroom space, Karan has requested Akshay to take the release of Jolly LLB 3 ahead by a few weeks,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.
Will Akshay Kumar Postpone The Release Of His Popular Courtroom Drama?
Kumar is thinking about Johar’s request, but he is also under pressure from his producers. They feel it’s important to stick with the original release date since it falls within the profitable summer holiday season in 2025. The source added,
“Jolly LLB 3 has got a lucrative date with multiple holidays in the first two weeks, and hence it’s going to be a tough call. He understands the issues raised by Karan, as both films are in the same genre, and hence has started discussions with the producers of Jolly 3.”
About Jolly LLB 3 & Karan Johar’s Untitled Project
Jolly LLB 3 is highly awaited as it is the third film in a popular series. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, it sees Akshay Kumar returning as Advocate Jagdishwar “Jolly” Mishra. Arshad Warsi, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla will also reprise their roles from previous films. This time, Jolly will take on a high-profile case that will test him both legally and personally.
On the other hand, the C. Sankaran Nair biopic will focus on the life of a significant lawyer and statesman during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. This film also features R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, promising a captivating look at Nair’s fight against British colonial rule.
With two big releases in the same genre coming out so close to each other, the situation is complicated. Right now, Kumar and his team are considering their options. Whether he will change the release date for Jolly LLB 3 is still uncertain.
(Also read: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan & Ananya Panday Star In Karan Johar’s Untitled Film On C Sankaran Nair – Check Release Date!)
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