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Priyadarshan says the film is unlikely to move forward because legal battles over rights and cast disputes remain unresolved.
- Filmmaker Priyadarshan confirmed he is no longer associated with Hera Pheri 3, citing ongoing legal disputes and personal conflicts that he believes may prevent the long-delayed comedy sequel from ever reaching theaters.
- Ongoing legal disputes over franchise rights continue to delay the highly anticipated sequel, with doubts persisting on whether Hera Pheri will materialize despite earlier hopes the project might proceed this year.
- After Paresh Rawal reconciled with co-star Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan emphasized the movie requires the three original leads to succeed, noting he has directed 26 movies with Rawal.
- During a conversation with Variety India, Producer Firoz asserted the production is moving forward, stating, "Things are on track and moving in the right direction," while confirming Priyadarshan's departure.
- Although the original trio including Suniel Shetty remains attached, Hera Pheri's theatrical future remains increasingly uncertain as conflicting accounts from the director and producer leave fans questioning the franchise's return.
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No more Babu Bhaiya as Hera Pheri 3 hits fresh trouble
Mumbai: The long wait for Hera Pheri 3 has taken another shocking turn. Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who directed the 2000 cult comedy Hera Pheri, has now confirmed that he is no longer associated with the third instalment. The update comes after producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah revealed that Priyadarshan will not direct Hera Pheri 3. Reacting to the same, the filmmaker told HT City that what Firoz said was true and added that he is “not associated” wit…
Hera Pheri 3: Priyadarshan exits amid legal uncertainty
Hera Pheri 3 faces fresh trouble as director Priyadarshan confirms his exit amid ongoing legal disputes over franchise rights. With Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal still attached, the future of the much-awaited Bollywood comedy sequel and its theatrical release remains uncertain.
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