Paresh Rawal Confirms Comeback in Hera Pheri 3 After Exit Buzz, Calls Akshay, Suniel & Priyadarshan “Irreplaceable”
After weeks of speculation and surprise over his reported exit, veteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed that he is returning to the Hera Pheri franchise. In a recent podcast appearance, Rawal put an end to the confusion surrounding his role in Hera Pheri 3, much to the delight of fans who couldn’t imagine the iconic trio without him.
“No Controversy at All”: Paresh Rawal on Hera Pheri 3, Confirms Return with Original Cast
- Bollywood fans can jump in joy—the man has now put the entire matter to rest. In a recent podcast episode with host Himanshu Mehta, the veteran actor spoke of the confusion and rumblings that his name was tied to the prospective comedy sequel.
- Ignoring the rumors, Rawal said, “There is no controversy. I feel that when the people have loved something so much, then you have to be extremely careful. You have to be extremely careful in your responsibility towards the audience. The audience has given you so much adulation—You can’t take things for granted. Mehnat karke unko (film) do.”
- He further stresses that the intention was always to beckon everyone to work wholeheartedly. “So, I was of the opinion that sab saath mein aaye, mehnat karein. Aur kuch nahin. It is all resolved now,” he added assuredly.
- When the host reconfirmed that the third instalment of the film is in works with the OG cast, Mr Rawal said, “Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi but it’s just that we had to finetune ourselves (laughs). After all, all of them are creative, be it I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr Priyadarshan,” he wrote., Akshay or Suniel. They are friends for many, many, many years.”
- “I’m back,” Rawal said with a smile, “and so are Babu Bhaiya, Raju, and Shyam. Some things are just meant to be together.”
Paresh Rawal Returns to Hera Pheri 3, Clears the Air on Exit and Rumours
For fans of the iconic Hera Pheri franchise, the past few weeks have been a rollercoaster. From rumours of Paresh Rawal walking out of the third film to a surprising legal twist—there’s been a lot going on. But now, the confusion is finally over, and the good news is here: Babu Bhaiya is back!
Now Let’s Take a Look at What Really Happened-
It all started when reports surfaced claiming that Paresh Rawal had quit Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences with director Priyadarshan. The internet went into full meltdown—how could Hera Pheri work without the legendary trio?
But Rawal took to X (formerly Twitter) on May 18 to clarify things.
“I wish it to put it on my record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences….I hold immense love, respect and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan, he wrote.
Just two days later, another twist arrived—Akshay Kumar’s production company, which is producing the film after buying the rights from Feroz Nadiadwala, reportedly filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Rawal, accusing him of sabotaging the shoot.
Rather than escalate things, Rawal’s legal team responded firmly yet respectfully. He confirmed he had returned ₹11 lakh with 15% interest to the production house and added
Akshay Kumar Stands by His Co-Star
At the trailer launch of Housefull 5, when Akshay was asked about the issue, he responded with full support for his longtime friend and co-star.
The trio is back- Stronger than ever
In a podcast with Himanshu Mehta, Paresh Rawal finally put all doubts to rest.
In a Nutshell:
After all the drama, discussions, and delays, Hera Pheri 3 is back on track with the original trio—Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. The team is ready to bring Babu Bhaiya, Raju, and Shyam back to life, and fans couldn’t be more excited.
So get ready for the madness once again—don’t forget to watch Hera Pheri 3 when it hits the big screens!