📌 Key Points
- Hera Pheri 3 is embroiled in ongoing controversy, including a rights battle.
- Paresh Rawal reportedly exited the film, returning his signing amount and interest.
- Director Priyadarshan stated he is “not aware” of Paresh Rawal’s departure.
- The film previously faced a lawsuit involving Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal.
The much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3 is once again in the news for controversy. Director Priyadarshan has expressed unawareness regarding reports of lead actor Paresh Rawal’s exit from the project, further fueling uncertainty around the film’s production and rights disputes.
Hera Pheri 3: The Latest Controversy
The controversy around Hera Pheri 3 doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. Amid the film’s ongoing rights battle, it was recently reported that one of the lead stars, Paresh Rawal , has exited the project and even returned his signing amount of ₹ 11 lakh along with 15 percent interest. While Paresh has not officially confirmed the same, the film’s director Priyadarshan recently opened up about the matter.
This isn’t the first time news of Paresh exiting the film has surfaced. In 2025, Akshay Kumar, who plays the lead role in the film and is also backing the project, had reportedly filed a ₹ 25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal following his abrupt departure from the film. However, the matter was later resolved with Paresh returning to the project. He also shot for Bhooth Bangla with Priyadarshan and Akshay.
Priyadarshan’s Stance on Rawal’s Reported Exit
He added, “Apne aap ayega, jab waqt aayega tab ban jaayega. Bas yahi hein ki budhapa na ho jaaye tab tak (It will come on its own time. When the time is right, the film will be made. I hope we are not old by that time)!”
Past Disputes and the Film’s Uncertain Future
While the makers did create the adaptation — the first Hera Pheri film, which released in 2000 — Seven Arts alleged that Nadiadwala violated the agreement by making the sequel Phir Hera Pheri in 2006 and then transferring the rights of the film to Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films.
With Priyadarshan unaware of Paresh Rawal’s reported exit and the film’s rights still contested, Hera Pheri 3’s future remains highly uncertain. Fans eagerly await clarity amidst these ongoing production challenges.
