Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty’s Hera Pheri 3 has remained in the spotlight since its announcement. Things seemed to settle after Paresh Rawal’s brief exit from the film right after the announcement. However, fresh controversies regarding the rights of the film suggest the project is still facing hurdles. Scroll down to read more.
Vijay Kumar Opens Up On Permitting Firoz Nadiadwala To Make Only One Film
According to reports, legal action involving producer Firoz Nadiadwala has delayed the film. Vijay Kumar, who claims to own the rights to Hera Pheri, alleged that Nadiadwala made the second film in the franchise without owning the rights and has now announced the third one without taking permission from the actual IP owner.
As per Pinkvilla, Vijay claimed that he had only permitted Firoz Nadiadwala to make one film and said, “After the second film, he also announced a third one. That’s when we became aware of the situation and wrote to him, but he kept avoiding us. Eventually, we had to approach the court, and the court has made it very clear that the rights are with us.”
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Kumar also claimed that Nadiadwala was trying to delay the case. Additionally, Nadiadwala also tried to sell the rights to someone else. Claiming this, he said, “For the third instalment, he did not respond positively. Instead, he was trying to sell or transfer it in some way to a third party. That’s when we approached the court and filed an IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) case. He has appeared in court but continues to delay proceedings. I am not sure what he is trying to achieve, but the court has been very clear that the rights are with us, and we are confident of getting that order as well.”
According to reports, Vijay Kumar is looking to resolve the legal dispute first, after which he will determine whether to sell the rights, remake, or carry forward the Hera Pheri franchise.
Vijay Kumar Shares His Views On The Film’s Casting
Vijay Kumar also shared his views on the film’s casting, stating that Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty remain the core for the franchise. He said, “Naturally, as of now, the team of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty remains the core cast. As things stand, it makes the most business sense in every way for Akshay Kumar and the team to be a part of it.”
That said, the future of Hera Pheri 3 continues to remain uncertain amid the ongoing legal dispute. Reports suggesting that the rights have been sold or that a new cast may be introduced are, as of now, purely speculative.
About The Hera Pheri Franchise
The Hera Pheri franchise is a cult Bollywood comedy series known for its iconic humour and memorable characters. Directed by Priyadarshan, the first film starred Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty, whose chemistry became legendary. It also starred Johnny Lever and other notable actors in key supporting roles. Its sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, directed by Neeraj Vora, further cemented its popularity. Now, Hera Pheri 3 is highly anticipated, with the original cast expected to return.
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