US EditionPankaj Tripathi to Replace Paresh Rawal in Hera Phera 3? This Is What the Actor Has to Say
- Paresh Rawal exited the filming of Hera Pheri 3 in May 2025, prompting legal action from Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films.
- Rawal’s departure followed delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and creative disputes, although Rawal denied any creative differences with director Priyadarshan.
- The film’s production began in April 2025 with Akshay Kumar as producer and lead actor, alongside Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Dutt, and Priyadarshan directing.
- Cape of Good Films filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Rawal citing breach of contract and unprofessional conduct after he left post-shooting; Rawal stated his withdrawal was not due to creative issues.
- The situation has sparked fan speculation about replacement actors like Pankaj Tripathi, though Tripathi denied suitability, and the film’s release timeline now faces uncertainty.
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Hera Pheri 3: Akshay Kumar's production house files case against Paresh Rawal for 25 crore
'Hera Pheri', a cult comedy classic. This film is in the headlines these days, as the shooting of its third instalment has started in full swing. Since the announcement of the film, several rumours and speculations have been made on the internet. According to the latest update, Akshay Kumar's company Cape of Good Films has filed a case of Rs 25 crores against actor Paresh Rawal, because he suddenly left the film during its shooting. The actor hi…
Paresh Rawal has left the film Hera Pheri 3. He had asked for Rs 25 crore for his famous Babu Bhaiya character, which Akshay Kumar did not like. Akshay Kumar is also the producer of this film. In such a situation, the source has told that Akshay is now planning to sue Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore for leaving the film midway.
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