When Hera Pheri 3 was officially annouced with our beloved iconic characters - Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty) and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal), it created humongous buzz among the fans.
However, the latest reports suggest that Paresh Rawal has quit the film due to creative differences with the makers. “There were creative differences between the makers and Paresh Rawal. As a result, the actor decided to step down from the film,” said a source to Bollywood Hungama.
Happy Birthday, Priyan Sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts…both real and unpaid extras? Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer… pic.twitter.com/OCQrFtOdtZ
— Jolly Mishra - Asli Jolly from Kanpur (@akshaykumar) January 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your wishes Akshay . In return I would like to give you a gift , I’m willing to do Hera Pheri 3 , Are you ready @akshaykumar , @SunielVShetty and @SirPareshRawal ? https://t.co/KQRdbKMu3D
— priyadarshan (@priyadarshandir) January 30, 2025
Dear Priyan ji You are the Mother who brought this divine bundle of joy in this world ! Thanks once again for taking custody of this ever smiling baby ! Welcome sir and make the world happy again ❤️🙏@priyadarshandir #HeraPheri 3
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) January 30, 2025
As per the publication, Paresh Rawal confirmed the news to them and said, “Yes, it’s a fact.” An industry insider is hoping for a miracle that the veteran actor returns to the franchise. “There was a time when Akshay Kumar was out of the film, in 2022. Even he’s the soul of the series hence, his exit led to disappointment. But thankfully, he returned to the franchise. Based on that episode, we hope Mr Rawal can also be back in the series,” he told the publication.
While Hera Pheri was released in 2000, Phir Hera Pheri, which turned out to be a huge box office success, was released in 2006.