After months of confusion, legal drama, and fan disappointment, Hera Pheri 3 is officially back on track. In a much-needed update for Bollywood comedy lovers, Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty are reuniting for the third installment of the beloved franchise.
Speaking on HT’s The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, Akshay addressed the buzz, saying, “Nahi, yeh publicity stunt nahi hai. The things went legal, so when legal things are involved, we cannot call it a publicity stunt; it is a real thing.” He added, “But ab sab kuch thik ho gaya hai… very soon, some kind of announcement can come.”
The return of Paresh Rawal as Baburao comes as a relief to fans who were left disheartened when he publicly exited the film earlier this year. Akshay Kumar, who is also producing the film through Cape of Good Films, had filed a legal case linked to the project. But now, the issues seem resolved.
On a recent podcast, Rawal shared, “It was always meant to happen, but we needed to fine-tune a few things. The audience’s love makes it our duty to come together and deliver something truly special.” With Priyadarshan reportedly returning to direct, the classic trio of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiya is finally ready to return, bringing back the madness fans have waited over a decade for.