Akshay invested money in Hera Pheri 3, says Priyadarshan

Fans of 'Hera Pheri' franchise had just breathed a sigh of relief when Akshay Kumar announced that Priyadarshan is all set to helm the third installment of the film. 'Hera Pheri 3' has been stuck for a while. Initially, it was Akshay Kumar who had conflicts with producer Feroz Nadiadwala and hence he wasn't a part of it.

Later, now after all the legal issues, Akshay had bought the rights of the film from the producer and got Priyadarshan on board to direct it.

Just when one thought all is well on the film,Paresh Rawal left everyone shocked by announcing his sudden exit from 'Hera Pheri 3'.After this, a report in Hindustan Times suggested that Akshay's production house is set to sue Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore for his sudden exit from the movie. The report stated that Paresh was being paid three times more than his usual fee and yet he backed out of the project after signing the contract.

Now director Priyadarshan has reacted to this news and revealed he was unaware about Paresh's exit. He told the same publication, "Before starting the film, Akshay asked me to check with both Paresh and Suniel and I did and both were onboard.

"He further added that Akshay has legally bought the rights of the film from Feroz Nadiadwala. "“I don’t have anything to lose but Akshay has invested money and that could be the reason why he is taking this action.

Paresh Rawal hasn’t spoken to me till date," said the director.See More: Akshay Kumar to sue Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore for walking out of ‘Hera Pheri 3’: ReportInterestingly, both Akshay and Paresh have just wrapped up the shoot of Priyadarshan's 'Bhoot Bangla'. Meanwhile, Paresh finally broke silence and revealed the real reason behind him quitting 'Hera Pheri 3'. He said, "I know it came as a shock to many. We three make a great combination with Priyadarshanji directing us, but the fact is that I opted out because today I don’t feel like a part of it. It is final for the time being.

I always say never say never for anything. One cannot predict what happens in the future."