Priyadarshan Reveals He Left Hera Pheri 3 Due to Legal Disputes with Producer Firoz Nadiadwala Priyadarshan, the director of the iconic comedy franchise Hera Pheri, has publicly stated that he left the third installment of the series due to a series of legal disputes and personal grievances with producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The controversy erupted after Nadiadwala claimed Priyadarshan was no longer involved in the project, prompting the director to address the situation in an interview with Mid-Day. Priyadarshan alleged that Nadiadwala had repeatedly insulted him over the years, which made it difficult for him to continue working on the film. He also accused the producer of undermining his creative vision and interfering with the production process. The legal battles surrounding Hera Pheri 3 began in early 2025 when G.P. Vijayakumar, a South Indian producer, claimed that the rights to the franchise were not with Nadiadwala but with his company, Aditya Films. Vijayakumar argued that Nadiadwala had only acquired the rights to the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking, which was the basis for the original Hera Pheri. He alleged that Nadiadwala had violated the terms of their agreement by creating a sequel without proper authorization. Priyadarshan confirmed that the legal disputes had created significant uncertainty, leading to his decision to step back from the project. In a detailed interview, Priyadarshan revealed that Nadiadwala had pressured him to abandon the film, claiming that the rights to the franchise were not his to control. The director also mentioned that Nadiadwala had allegedly told actor Akshay Kumar not to collaborate with him on the project, further complicating the situation.#priyadarshan #firoz_nadiadwala #hera_pheri_3 #g_p_vijayakumar #aditya_films
