EXCLUSIVE: “Akshay Kumar is very kind, affectionate & loving, Sajid Nadiadwala put in personal efforts”: Firoz Nadiadwala on Paresh Rawal’s return to Hera Pheri 3

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The eagerly anticipated movie Hera Pheri 3 stands out in Indian cinema, as its characters have transcended into a meme-worthy pop culture sensation over time. Earlier this year, TopMob disclosed that director Priyadarshan would helm Hera Pheri 3, with principal photography set to commence at the end of 2025 featuring the original trio – Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty. However, in May 2025, a disappointing announcement was made when Paresh Rawal announced his departure from the film, leaving many fans heartbroken.

Yesterday, unexpectedly, Paresh Rawal declared his rejoining the series, delighting both fans and industry members alike. Though there’s buzz about what transpired off-camera to revive the film, TopMob has learned exclusively that Sajid Nadiadwala and Ahmed Khan played significant roles in resolving disagreements within the team. Firoz Nadiadwala confirmed the news, stating, “With love, respect, and wise guidance from my brother Sajid Nadiadwala, as well as Mr. Ahmed Khan, the Hera Pheri family is reunited once more. My brother, Sajid invested a lot of personal time and energy, over multiple days, to resolve this issue. We share a bond that spans over 50 years.

Firoz stated that Akshah Kumar made extraordinary efforts in bringing Hera Pheri 3 to fruition. He also mentioned that they had Akshah’s support, having shared a strong bond since 1996. Firoz explained that throughout the process of resolving issues, Akshah was kind, loving, and affectionate. Moreover, Priyan, Paresh, and Suniel were all very supportive in their endeavor to create a joyful film. It’s worth noting that Sajid took the lead in addressing conflicts for the benefit of all parties involved, and being a generous actor, Akshah promptly collaborated with his old friend Sajid in an open dialogue.

Under the guidance of director Priyadarshan, Hera Pheri 3 looks set to continue the tradition of family-friendly entertainment from the original cast. As Firoz expressed, “We’re preparing another installment in the Hera Pheri series that focuses on family fun. Everyone is eager and ready to work together.

Hera Pheri 3, helmed by Priyadarshan, stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty in prominent roles. This film is slated to start production at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, another comedy titled “Welcome To The Jungle,” directed by Firoz Nadiadwala, is currently underway. Firoz shared that they are aiming to wrap up “Welcome To The Jungle” soon, as there are only two shooting schedules left to complete.

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2025-06-30 14:22