His return marks a significant moment for fans of the original “Hera Pheri” (2000), a film that redefined Bollywood comedy with its perfect storm of slapstick, satire and memorable one-liners. Rawal’s portrayal of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—equal parts charming, chaotic, and comically tragic—remains a cultural touchstone more than two decades later.

The future of the beloved “Hera Pheri” franchise appears increasingly uncertain, as veteran actor Paresh Rawal—best known for his portrayal of the iconic Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—has stepped away from “Hera Pheri 3”. The move has triggered a legal row and fuelled speculation of ongoing tensions between Rawal and co-star Akshay Kumar.

The announcement was made after a birthday message from Akshay Kumar, who hinted at a potential comeback of the beloved franchise. Tabu, who played a pivotal role in the first "Hera Pheri" film, joined the conversation on Instagram by sharing Akshay's birthday post for Priyadarshan. She added her comment, writing, “Of course, the cast won’t be complete without me @priyadarshan.official.”

Recently, Priyadarshan celebrated his 68th birthday where he expressed his desire to direct “Hera Pheri 3” featuring the original trio Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is all set to unveil his latest film, “Khel Khel Mein”, directed by Mudassar Aziz. During a recent promotional interview, Akshay sparked interest with his unique take on the classic cartoon series “Tom and Jerry”. He described it as more “violent” than humourous, and shared that several of his action sequences are actually inspired by the antics of the iconic cartoon duo.

The first look of "Hera Pheri 3" is officially out. The original team has shot for a promo shot for the sequel, which has gone viral all over the internet. 

India's favourite comedy film "Hera Pheri 3" is back, and the original cast are on the shooting floor in Mumbai.