The 2017 film (also known as The State vs. Jolly LLB 2 ) is widely considered a successful, high-energy legal drama that blends satire with serious social commentary. While many viewers feel it lacks the "raw soul" of the original 2013 film, it is praised for its powerful performances and realistic depiction of the Indian judicial system. Film Overview Director : Subhash Kapoor Genre : Courtroom Comedy-Drama / Satire Main Cast : Akshay Kumar as Jagdishwar Mishra (Jolly) Annu Kapoor as Advocate Pramod Mathur
Set in Lucknow, the story follows Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra (played by Akshay Kumar), a struggling lawyer who initially uses his wits to trick an innocent woman to further his own career. However, after a tragic incident involving a fake encounter and police corruption, Jolly is struck by guilt and decides to fight for justice against one of the city's most ruthless and powerful advocates. Key Cast and Crew filmyzilla jolly llb 2