Before Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3, these films created waves, third one will blow your mind, sixth one is masterpiece, streaming on…

If you liked Jolly LLB 3 with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, these films deliver a similar impact, legal showdowns, emotional depth, strong characters, and bold social commentary.

These courtroom dramas aren’t just about trials or verdicts—they are about society, power, and morality. If you liked Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3, they will give you the same blend: legal fights, emotional clarity, social messages, and strong leads. Each of these movies asks “What is justice?” in its own voice and that’s what makes them worth watching.

Pink (2016)- IMDb rating: 8.0/10

A film that has become a benchmark for conversations on consent, respect, and societal hypocrisy. When three young women are harassed, they must become fighters in court, which is currently streaming on JioHotstar.

Mulk (2018)- IMDb rating: 7.2/10

Tackling prejudice and identity, Mulk tells the story of a Muslim family accused of terrorist ties, and the struggles they face not just legally but socially. It’s courtroom drama layered with family, faith, and the fear of “the other” and how dignity can be defended even in hostile terrains, which is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Section 375 (2019)- IMDb rating: 8.1/10

This film digs deep into the nuances of consent, power, media trials, and the law. When a famed filmmaker is accused of sexual assault by a junior costume designer, the courtroom becomes a battlefield not just for legal evidence but for moral clarity. Section 375 doesn’t shy away from asking uncomfortable questions, streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Jai Bhim (2021)- IMDb Rating: 8.6/10

A hard‑hitting legal drama based on real events in 1993. Suriya plays lawyer Chandru who fights for justice when a tribal man is brutally wronged by the system. The film is praised for its emotional weight, realism, and powerful performances. It digs into caste, human rights, and systemic injustices without being overly preachy, which is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Neru (2023)- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Directed by the maverick Jeethu Joseph, Neru features Mohanlal as a stalwart lead in a courtroom suspense drama. The story follows Sara, a blind artist who survives a violent assault and struggles through a flawed legal system to seek justice with limited evidence. The film is available on JioHotstar.

Jana Gana Mana (2022)- IMDb rating: 8.3/10

This hard-hitting Malayalam courtroom thriller, directed by Dijo Jose Antony, opens with the brutal murder of a university professor that leads to student protests and public outrage. As ACP Sajjan Kumar investigates, political interference and corruption muddy the path of justice, pushing the case into a dramatic courtroom showdown. The film is praised for its powerful performances (especially by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu), its strong social commentary, and its ability to balance suspense with emotional stakes, which is available on Netflix.

Story Highlights

1. These courtroom dramas spotlight real social issues like caste, consent, communal tension, and systemic failure.
2. Jai Bhim is one of the highest-rated Indian films on IMDb, praised globally.
3. Pink and Section 375 changed how Indian cinema discusses women’s rights and legal nuance.
4. Jana Gana Mana offers a gripping political courtroom mystery with a strong Malayalam cast.

These courtroom dramas aren’t just about trials or verdicts, they’re about society, morality, and questioning the very system that’s meant to protect.