The highly anticipated Hera Pheri 3 is now officially moving forward, with its beloved original trio—Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty, reuniting for what promises to be another hilarious installment in one of Indian cinema’s most iconic comedy franchises. The news comes after Paresh Rawal, who had initially stepped away from the project in May 2025, confirmed his return, reigniting excitement among a vast fanbase.
In a recent interview, producer Firoz Nadiadwala shared insights into how various key figures within the industry were instrumental in resolving the issues that had previously stalled the film. “With love, respect, and kind guidance of my brother Sajid Nadiadwala, and also Mr. Ahmed Khan, Hera Pheri family is back together. My brother, Sajid put in a lot of personal time and efforts, over several days to resolve the matter. We have a bond of over 50 years,” he stated, highlighting the deep-rooted relationships that helped mend fences.
Firoz also commended director Ahmed Khan for his unwavering dedication, noting, “Ahmed too put in a lot of personal efforts. So it is with the love and guidance of Sajid and Ahmed, that everything is now productive and positive.”
Crucially, Akshay Kumar played a pivotal role in facilitating the reconciliation. “We also have Akshay ji’s support. We both have shared a very good bond since 1996. He was very kind, loving, and affectionate in the entire process of sorting the issues,” Firoz revealed. He further added that Priyadarshan, who is set to direct the third installment, along with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, were all supportive of the film’s revival.
A source close to the developments informed an entertainment portal that Sajid Nadiadwala initiated the reconciliation efforts for the greater good of the project. Akshay Kumar, known for his long-standing friendship with Sajid, readily stepped in to help smooth things over.
With Priyadarshan at the helm, Hera Pheri 3 is expected to commence filming by late 2025. “This will be one more entertainer in the family franchise of Hera Pheri. We are all going to work very hard. The family is now together,” Firoz added, expressing his optimism for the upcoming production.
Meanwhile, Nadiadwala’s other comedy venture, Welcome To The Jungle, is also currently in production and is slated to wrap up after two more schedules.
