The last two weeks have seen reports about producer Firoz Nadiadwala making multiple rounds at actor Akshay Kumar’s office to discuss the possibility of reviving three comedy franchises – Hera Pheri, Welcome, and Awara Pagal Deewana. Sources tell us that talks have fizzled out, as Akshay Kumar was not convinced about the quality and vision of the sequel concepts.
“The paperwork and handshake happened a day back with Firoz Nadiadwala’s office. Kartik Aaryan has signed the dotted lines to play the iconic role of Raju, played by Akshay Kumar in Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri.🤪 Both Kartik Aaryan and Firoz Nadiadwala are keen to sign Anees Bazmee as the director, however, the filmmaker is yet to give a go-ahead from his end,” revealed a source close to the development, adding further that the upcoming Hera Pheri film will reboot the franchise. “Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, who played Shyam and BabuRao in the earlier two films, will continue to reprise their roles,” added the source. If Anees Bazmee signs on, it would be a reunion of him with Kartik after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Apart from Anees, Farhad Samji to is on the list of probable directors, but there is nothing on paper yet for either of the names.
The producer, Firoz Nadiadwala was having a simultaneous conversation with both Akshay Kumar and Kartik Aaryan over the last few weeks. "In fact, meetings with Akshay Kumar had happened as recently as Monday for the 3 films. And it's finally on Thursday that Kartik officially signed on for the film," the source informed.
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