'Hera Pheri 3': Paresh Rawal Calls Akshay Kumar's Legal Notice an Emotional Reaction Paresh Rawal, the veteran actor known for his iconic role as Babu Rao in the Hera Pheri franchise, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding a Rs 25 crore legal notice sent by Akshay Kumar’s production house for his refusal to participate in Hera Pheri 3. Rawal claimed the notice was not a legal matter but rather an emotional reaction from Kumar, who he believes was upset about his decision to walk away from the project. The dispute began when Rawal declined to be part of the third installment of the comedy series, which had already become a cultural phenomenon with its predecessor and sequel. Rawal explained that his refusal was tied to contractual obligations, specifically the ownership rights of the franchise. He stated that Firoz Nadiadwala, the producer of the original films, holds the rights to Hera Pheri, Awara Paagal Deewana, and Welcome. According to Rawal, Kumar’s team sent a legal notice demanding his participation, but he refused, citing his unwillingness to engage in a legal battle. During an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Rawal clarified that his decision was not about personal discomfort with Kumar but rather a matter of contractual agreements. He emphasized that Firoz Nadiadwala’s approval was necessary for him to take part in the project. “I said, no, I don’t want to get into this legal mess; I do not want to do this film,” Rawal said. Despite the legal notice, Rawal expressed his commitment to the franchise, stating, “Whenever Hera Pheri happens, then I will do it. Whoever makes it, I will do it. I am married to the film.#paresh_rawal #akshay_kumar #bhoot_bangla #hera_pheri #firoz_nadiadwala
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
