Hera Pheri 3 is finally happening and the original Raju, Babu Bhaiya, and Shyam are returning to the third part of the movie. Earlier Akshay Kumar had opted out of the movie and the makers brought a new Raju into the picture but Akshay Kumar has finally said yes to it.
Actor Akshay Kumar reportedly met with Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and producer Firoz Nadiadwala in Mumbai recently to discuss the film. Akshay announced last year that he would not be part of the film due to creative differences. The first two films were huge box office hits. Months after Akshay announced he’d left Hera Pheri 3 and reports claimed Kartik Aaryan would replace him, a new report claims the actor is once again in talks to return to the popular franchise.
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According to a Pinkvilla report, a source said: “On Saturday, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Firoz Nadiadwala had a long meeting at Empire Studios in Mumbai. This is the first time in years that the original Hera Pheri team will be under one roof. Watching them all together, the entire Empire Studio staff got emotional and expressed their excitement.” Empire Studios is where the original Hera Pheri was filmed, and according to the report, the crew decided to meet there to also discuss the future.
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The report states that while Akshay’s return is not final, things are looking positive.“As soon as everything is in place, the project will be officially announced. Things are good at the moment and are moving well in favor of the film with the original trio,” said the source cited in the report.
Hera Pheri, released in 2000, was directed by Priayadarshan and also starred Tabu. It was a modest box office hit, grossing Rs 18 crore, and has become a cult classic over the years. The 2006 sequel, directed by Neeraj Vora, brought Rimmi Sen and Bipasha Basu to the cast. The film grossed over Rs 69 crore and was a hit. The third part was first announced in 2017 but stalled due to the death of Neeraj Vora.