There’s yet another shocking news for Hera Pheri franchise fans, as the future of Hera Pheri 3 has became uncertain once again. The magician behind the franchise, director Priyadarshan has now himself has officially stepped behind and confirmed that he is no longer associated with the much-awaited comedy sequel. His statement comes after producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala revealed that the project is moving ahead with him.
Speaking about the development with HT City, filmmaker Priyadarshan confirmed, “What Firoz has said is true. I am not associated with Hera Pheri 3 at the present.”
The filmmaker also shared a disappointing update for fans waiting to see the iconic trio reunite. “To the best of my knowledge, Hera Pheri 3 will never hit the screens due to lots of legal issues and personal conflicts. Whether I am involved or not is unimportant,” he said.
While his statement paints a bleak picture, producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala recently maintained that the film is still on track, creating uncertainty around the project’s future.
The film has been surrounded by legal troubles for quite some time. One of the major disputes involves the ownership rights of the Hera Pheri franchise. Apart from that, the project also witnessed Paresh Rawal’s temporary exit before he eventually returned.
Earlier, Priyadarshan had revealed that Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal personally informed him that their differences had been resolved. He recalled that Paresh told him, “Sir, I’m doing the movie. I have never had anything except a lot of respect for you. I’ve done 26 movies with you, and I’m sorry to have left the film. There were some personal issues.”
For now, the Bombay High Court proceedings and the ongoing legal matters continue to cast a shadow over Hera Pheri 3. Whether the beloved franchise finally returns to the big screen or remains stuck in legal complications is something only time will tell.
