Priyadarshan walks out of Hera Pheri 3, says it will never come on screen
Priyadarshan has confirmed that he is not associated with Hera Pheri 3 at present. His exit adds to the film’s unresolved legal dispute and uncertainty over its release.
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has confirmed that he is no longer associated with Hera Pheri 3, believing that the long-delayed film will never make it to the big screen due to ongoing legal disputes and personal conflicts.
talking to HT CityPriyadarshan said that he is not associated with this project at present. He said, “What Firoz has said is true. I am not associated with Hera Pheri 3 at the moment.”
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The filmmaker also expressed doubts over the future of the film. He said, “As per my knowledge, Hera Pheri 3 will never hit the screens due to various legal issues and personal disputes. Whether I am involved in it or not is immaterial.”
Firoz had already told Variety India Priyadarshan was not a part of the third installment. The development comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the film, which has faced several legal and personal issues. One of the main disputes involves the southern production house Seven Arts International, which has claimed the rights to Foul play The franchise and its characters belong to him, not to Firoz. He has denied that claim.
The spokesperson of Akshay Kumar’s production house had also told HT City Earlier the rights were purchased from Nadiadwala on the understanding that he owned them. rigging 3 It was expected that the original trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal would reunite, to be directed by Priyadarshan. The project also suffered another setback when Paresh Rawal walked out in May 2025, only to return to it later.
Earlier this year, in an exclusive conversation with India TodayPriyadarshan confirmed that the much-awaited sequel is on hold, with ongoing legal issues preventing the project from moving forward. He said, “It’s still…there are some legal issues. We are trying to sort it out. Once it gets sorted out, we will go ahead with that film.”
Foul playReleased in 2000, it became a cult hit, while its sequel Monkey business againThis film directed by Neeraj Vohra was also successful. Akshay, Sunil and Paresh were recently seen together welcome to the jungleWhich has also been produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, but rigging 3 Still bound in uncertainty.