The long-awaited return of the iconic trio—Raju, Shyam, and Baburao—has been the subject of endless speculation, but Paresh Rawal is finally setting the record straight. In a recent candid interview, the veteran actor clarified that the ongoing delays surrounding Hera Pheri 3 have nothing to do with him, shifting the focus toward “technical issues” between the producers and co-star Akshay Kumar.
For fans worried that the project might be shelved, Rawal offered a beacon of hope. Speaking on The Lavari Show, he confirmed that the third installment is definitely in the pipeline. “Hera Pheri will hundred percent be made,” he stated, urging the audience to remain patient.
Despite his optimism, the actor admitted that the film is currently in a state of limbo. However, he was quick to defend his own position, making it clear that he is not the one holding up the production. According to Rawal, he is ready to sign on the dotted line the moment the primary stakeholders sort out their internal disagreements.
The production has been mired in controversy over the past year, with rumors swirling that Akshay Kumar had filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Rawal following a brief period where the veteran actor had reportedly distanced himself from the project.
Rawal dismissed these reports with his signature wit, likening the legal drama to “kachva chaap agarbatti”—implying it was mostly smoke with no real substance.
“All this talk that Akshay Kumar has sued me for ₹25 crores is completely exaggerated. It’s like smoke without fire. The matter at hand is a technical issue between the producer and Akshay. Once they resolve that, I will sign immediately.”
Rawal also took a moment to remind the makers and the audience of the franchise’s soul. He emphasized that the chemistry between the three lead actors is irreplaceable, particularly his character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte.
“Even at the cost of modesty, I am saying that if they are going ahead with the idea of doing Hera Pheri without Babu Rao, then it will be a disaster,” he remarked. His comments underscore the cultural weight the franchise carries and the pressure on the makers to deliver a product that lives up to the legacy of the first two films.
While the “technical issues” remain unspecified, industry insiders suggest they revolve around profit-sharing and production rights. Here is a quick look at the current status of the film:
As of now, the ball remains in the court of the producers and Akshay Kumar. For the millions of fans who grew up on Baburao’s antics, the wait continues—but with Rawal’s latest clarification, the path forward looks slightly clearer. To know such latest updates tuned to tellyboosters.com Thank you!
