Paresh on being back on Hera Pheri 3; returned Rs 11L to Akshay

The beloved Hera Pheri trio is reuniting, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled! Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to the cult comedy franchise, putting an end to all speculation. With creative differences now resolved and the original cast back on board, Hera Pheri 3 is finally moving forward—bringing with it the promise of nostalgia, laughter, and cinematic magic.The veteran actor, in a chat with NDTV, expressed his joy at rejoining the Hera Pheri family, saying he feels humbled by the immense love and support from fans. The veteran actor, who had previously stepped away from the project over creative differences, revealed he returned Rs 11 lakh along with 15% interest to Akshay Kumar's production house, putting all past issues to rest.Speaking on a podcast with Himanshu Mehta, he addressed the buzz around his return to Hera Pheri 3, clarifying that there was never any controversy.

He emphasized that when audiences deeply love something, creators must handle it with extra care, calling it a responsibility towards the fans.Paresh further stressed the importance of not taking the audience for granted, acknowledging the immense love and adulation they’ve shown over the years. He shared that his only intention was for everyone to come together, work hard, and deliver a film worthy of the fans’ expectations.

With all issues now resolved, he’s ready to reunite with the team.When asked if Hera Pheri 3 is officially happening with the original cast, he confirmed it with a smile, saying the film was always on the cards—they just needed to fine-tune a few things. He added that with creative minds like Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty—who’ve been friends for years—it was only a matter of aligning visions.The Hera Pheri franchise kicked off in 2000, followed by its hit sequel Phir Hera Pheri in 2006, featuring the iconic trio—Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Now, under the direction of Priyadarshan, Hera Pheri 3 is back on track and expected to wrap by mid-2026, with a potential release in 2027.