Akshay Kumar finally breaks silence on Hera Pheri 3 starring Paresh Rawal & Suniel Shetty: 'Not happening….'

Fans are eagerly anticipating "Hera Pheri 3," which is set to bring back Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty. The film has faced considerable controversy, notably with Paresh Rawal's unexpected departure from the project. This move surprised both the audience and Akshay Kumar, who had secured the rights to the franchise. Subsequently, the film became embroiled in a legal dispute, as a producer from South India contested Firoz Nadiadwala's ownership of the franchise's copyright.

Akshay Kumar’s take on Hera Pheri 3

Akshay Kumar recently spoke with Subhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel regarding "Hera Pheri 3," ahead of the release of "Bhooth Bangla." Akshay confirmed that the film is not moving forward anytime soon.

When the host expressed shock, the actor said, Mujhe khud jhatka laga tha. Koi baat nahi, Welcome bana li. Thoda kuch mantra padna padega ki sab theek ho jaaye. Abhi ek saal toh nahi hain. Uske bohot saare issues hain, aisa nahi hain ki hum teeno (actors) saath nahi hain. Welcome to the Jungle mein hum teeno saath hain. Kuch kuch cheezein hoti hain jo main camera pe nahi bol sakta. Bohot saari cheezein, agreements hain, which takes the project backwards.

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)!

Akshay Kumar also stated that the movie will be produced when the circumstances are appropriate, and he voiced his wish that the actors wouldn't be too aged by that point.

More about Hera Pheri

"Hera Pheri," directed by Priyadarshan, debuted in 2000, introducing the memorable trio of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (played by Paresh Rawal), Raju (Akshay Kumar), and Shyam (Suniel Shetty). The movie achieved significant success and developed a devoted fanbase due to its clever script and comedic performances. The same characters reappeared in the 2006 sequel, "Phir Hera Pheri," which was directed by Neeraj Vora.