EXCLUSIVE: Hera Pheri 3 producers sue Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore for unprofessional attitude

Previously this month, Paresh Rawal publicly withdrew from Hera Pheri 3, causing surprise among his co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, as well as many others. Initially, it was stated that the actor left due to creative disagreements. However, some people have criticized Paresh Rawal’s actions as unprofessional on social media. Later, Paresh Rawal clarified through his social media account that he is no longer involved in Hera Pheri 3, but this decision was not based on creative differences. Instead, he emphasized that there are no creative disagreements with the filmmaker. “I would like to make it clear that my choice to leave Hera Pheri 3 had nothing to do with creative differences,” Paresh Rawal tweeted. “I continue to have deep admiration, respect, and trust for Mr. Priyadarshan, the director.

Initially, many believed it was a joke, but as time went on, people began accepting that Paresh Rawal is no longer the “Babu Bhaiya” character from Hera Pheri in the public eye. Exclusively obtained information reveals that Cape of Good Films, the producers of Hera Pheri 3, have served Paresh Rawal with a legal notice demanding compensation worth 25 crores. A source stated, “Cape of Good Films acquired the rights for Hera Pheri 3 from several investors and even paid off all outstanding debts related to the film. The funds invested were substantial as the goal was to bring back Hera Pheri to the big screen after two decades. Paresh Rawal’s unprofessional behavior has resulted in significant financial losses for the film. The Hindi Film Industry is now following the Hollywood model, as producers are no longer catering to actors’ demands. In today’s world, contracts exist to prevent scenarios like this, and last-minute actor withdrawals pose a risk.

The article continues to explain that the funds allocated by Cape of Good Films towards making Hera Pheri 3, ensuring it would be debt-free, only followed after the original trio consisting of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty had confirmed their participation in the third film. Interestingly, the production of Hera Pheri 3 started with the cast reuniting to shoot for a hilarious promotional video. This one-day shoot also involved financial investment, which is currently on hold as Paresh Rawal has unexpectedly decided to step away from the project. Many find this sudden exit unprofessional and disheartening. The question arises: Why should a producer bear the consequences of an actor’s abrupt departure? This decision could lead to financial losses for the production company.

Despite the specific reasons behind his departure yet unknown, there’s word that the producers of Hera Pheri 3 find it highly unprofessional of him to withdraw, especially considering he had worked on the film for a day and knowing the significant resources invested in securing the rights. Consequently, a legal notice seeking Rs 25 crore has been served to Paresh Rawal. The situation has compelled them to take legal action due to his withdrawal, as he had signed a contract for the film and received an advance payment. The producers accommodated all his demands and even paid him above market value. He was actively involved in all key discussions about Hera Pheri 3, and they aim to take appropriate action since he withdrew after agreeing to the project and even participating in the filming. Akshay Kumar has been instrumental in bringing Hera Pheri 3 to life for fans, as he made considerable efforts to resolve all issues related to the production.

In the meantime, it’s been confirmed that Priyadarshan will direct Hera Pheri 3, which is eagerly anticipated in Indian Cinema. The original cast of Akshay, Paresh, and Suniel reprise their roles as Raju, Baburao, and Shyam respectively. Despite multiple confirmations from Paresh Rawal himself, the sudden change of plans leaves us curious about the reasons behind it. Keep an eye out for further updates on this exciting development.

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2025-05-20 09:07