After more than a year of headlines dominated by casting shake-ups, legal battles, and shifting directors, the veteran of the franchise has finally spoken. Paresh Rawal, the man behind the legendary Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, has provided the most definitive update yet on the status of Hera Pheri 3.
During a recent conversation with Bussiness, Paresh Rawal addressed the swirl of speculation and “delay reports” that have plagued the project. His message to the fans was simple and unwavering:
“Don’t listen to anything; Hera Pheri 3 is coming. I will start shooting for it soon.”
This statement serves as a massive sigh of relief for a fandom that has weathered a storm of conflicting updates- from Akshay Kumar’s initial exit over script issues to reports of a ₹25 crore damages case. Rawal’s confirmation suggests that the internal friction has finally been smoothed over.
What makes this update truly special is the confirmation of the original creative engine. The iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal is officially set to reprise their roles as Raju, Shyam, and Baburao.
Furthermore, Priyadarshan, the mastermind who helmed the 2000 original, is back in the director’s chair. While the second installment was a massive hit, purists have long craved the grounded, situational brilliance that Priyadarshan brings to the table.
While Rawal is optimistic about the shoot starting “soon,” the film has recently faced external “speed bumps.” Production house Seven Arts International raised a legal challenge against producer Firoz Nadiadwala regarding franchise rights just last week. However, with the lead actors now publicly committing to the filming schedule, it appears the production team is confident that these legal technicalities will be resolved behind the scenes without further stalling the project.
With the script polished and the “Comedy Avengers” of Bollywood ready to suit up, Hera Pheri 3 is no longer just a rumor—it’s an imminent reality. As the trio gears up for their other April release, Bhooth Bangla, fans can finally rest easy knowing that the wait for the third chapter of India’s favorite comedy is nearly over.
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