Hera Pheri is a symbol of happiness, nostalgia and memories from the 2000s. Everything from its situational humour, quirky characters and evergreen jokes to the iconic characters of ‘Shyam’, ‘Raju’ and ‘Babu bhaiya’ made it a cult franchise. Since the release of its sequel in 2006, fans have been waiting for the next instalment, and after a lot of delays, Hera Pheri 3 was announced in 2024. But before the shooting could begin, things have sadly taken a dramatic turn after Paresh Rawal suddenly made an exit and producer, Akshay Kumar’s legal team announced their decision to sue him. What was supposed to be a nostalgic comeback has become a cause for conflict between the trio of Akshay, Paresh, and Suniel leaving the film’s future in uncertainty. Recently, Akshay’s legal team and Suniel Shetty, a.k.a ‘Shyam’, reacted to it.
Akshay Kumar’s legal team revealed Paresh Rawal took a signing amount of Rs. 11 lakhs and had started shooting
Legal counsel Parinam Law Associates, who filed the lawsuit against Paresh Rawal on behalf of Akshay Kumar’s production house, confirmed to the Times Of India that they have sued the actor for Rs. 25 crore. They shared that Paresh had publicly announced his participation in the film through his X handle and had accepted a part payment of Rs. 11 lakh. Consequently, the actor’s production house invested in promotions and other things. The statement read:
“He (Paresh Rawal formalised his commitment by executing a Term Sheet dated March 27 2025, pursuant to which he accepted a part payment of Rs 11,00,000/- towards his remuneration. Acting in complete reliance on his public endorsement and contractual commitment, Cape of Good Films incurred substantial production and promotional expenditures, including those for the teaser and initial film shoot, in which Mr Rawal actively participated. The teaser shoot commenced on April 3 2025, and over 3 minutes of footage was shot with Mr Rawal.”
