Fees of Akshay, Paresh, Suniel for Hera Pheri revealed

The 'Hera Pheri' franchise is one of the most loved franchises of Hindi cinema. Fans have been waiting for the third installment but things have not been smooth on it. There's been some or the other glitch.

Now finally asAkshay Kumar bought the rights from producer Feroz Nadiadwala and the film had just begun, Paresh Rawal announced his exit.Suniel Shetty reacted to his exit and told India Today that neither him nor Akshay Kumar were aware of this and it came as a huge shock to them. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Rawal exited the film because perhaps he was looking for a bigger remuneration, despite being paid three times more than his usual fees for the film. It was reported that Akshay's production house has filed a lawsuit of Rs 25 crore against Rawal for his sudden exit after signing the contract.Amidst this conflict, the fees of the cast for the first 'Hera Pheri' releasing in 2000 have now been revealed. 'Hera Pheri' was made under a budget of Rs 7.5 crore and it made Rs 24.5 crore at the box office which was a huge profit. Meanwhile, a Youtube video by Reality Universe has revealed the fees of the actors. As per this video, Akshay Kumar was paid Rs 20 lakhs for the film. It was his first comedy in a way which completely broke his action hero image and opened a new genre for him all together.

Thus, the actor had charged only Rs 20 lakh that time.Yet he was the highest paid among the entire star cast. Suniel Shetty was also paid around Rs 19-20 lakhs while Rawal was paid around Rs 16-17 lakhs. Tabu was reportedly paid Rs 8-9lakhs.

Meanwhile, regarding his reason to quit 'Hera Pheri 3', Paresh Rawal told Mid-day, "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." He also clarified that while this is his 'final decision' for time being, one never knows what the future holds.