Writer Rohan Shankar not a part of Hera Pheri 3 due to legal issues, praises director Priyadarshan

Writer Rohan Shankar has clarified that he is not a part of Hera Pheri 3, despite intial talks of him writing the film. He cited legal issues for not being a part. At the same time, he praised director Priyadarshan and added that the director will probably get done with four projects before moving to the comedy film.

Writer Not Part of Project Amid Legal Complications

Shankar revealed that he could not be a part of the film due to the ongoing legal and rights-related disputes. In a conversation with News18 Showsha, Shankar said, “I was in talks, and it was supposed to happen, but it didn’t because of legal issues."

Priyadarshan Factor and A Possible Return?

Interestingly, Shankar has left a window open for being a part of the project"Hopefully, if Hera Pheri 3 happens and if Priyadarshan sir is there, maybe I will be too."

When asked to explain the statement, he clarified, “Because he is doing a lot of work, we have just shot Bhoot Bangla and Haiwan, and now he has to do another film. After that, he has to do a film with Mohanlal sir, which is his 100th film… He doesn’t stop. Priyan sir works a lot. Priyan sir and Akshay sir are workaholics."

His statement signals strong faith in Priyadarshan’s creative vision, especially given the filmmaker’s association with the earlier films in the franchise.

Star Cast Still in Waiting

Hera Pheri 3 was expected to reunite the franchise’s iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, a factor that has kept fan anticipation high despite repeated delays. However, the project has been marred by controversies, including casting uncertainties, legal notices, and production standstills, making its future increasingly unclear.

Director Priyadarshan had earlier addressed the issue and confirmed that the film’s production has been facing a delay. “Certain people said they have the rights to the film, while others claimed rights to the music,” he said. When he was asked when the filming would begin, he clarified that legal matters must be settled before filming can start and confirmed. “Definitely not this year,” he said when asked about the shooting schedule. T

For now, fans of the beloved comedy franchise may have to wait longer.