Paresh Rawal’s Sudden Exit from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ Triggers ₹25 Crore Lawsuit by Akshay Kumar, Casting Doubt on Film’s Future

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:52am on 25 May 2025,Sunday Entertainment

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has withdrawn from the much-anticipated film "Hera Pheri 3," citing undisclosed reasons. His departure has led to a legal confrontation with co-star and producer Akshay Kumar, who filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit for breach of contract, asserting that Rawal exited despite a signed agreement and initial filming. Rawal responded by returning his ₹11 lakh signing amount with 15% annual interest, signaling a desire to resolve the matter amicably. Director Priyadarshan and co-star Suniel Shetty expressed surprise at Rawal's sudden exit, which has cast uncertainty over the film's production and the future of the beloved franchise.  (PC: The Hindu)

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