The buzz around Hera Pheri 3 has taken a dramatic turn with veteran actor Paresh Rawal at the center of a growing controversy. His departure from the much-anticipated film has led to legal action from Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films, which has reportedly issued a notice demanding ₹25 crore in damages. While earlier reports claimed that Rawal had already filmed over three minutes of footage before walking away, a source close to the actor has come forward to challenge that narrative.
The insider, speaking to IANS, dismissed claims of Rawal’s alleged unprofessionalism, asserting that the actor never began principal photography on the film. “Calling someone like Paresh Rawal, a stalwart with four decades of iconic work, ‘unprofessional’ is not just unfair, it’s laughable. Let’s be clear: the film hadn’t even started. There was a promo shoot, not a film schedule. The real shoot is planned for sometime next year. So, the idea that he ‘walked out’ is just the worst theatrical imagination at best.”
The source further emphasized Paresh Rawal’s commitment to his craft and the values that have defined his illustrious career. “He exited long before the tent was even pitched, before the lights, camera, and chaos of the circus rolled into town. Paresh Rawal is someone who has built his career one role at a time—not on headlines, but on honesty, discipline, and sheer craft. He doesn’t need the noise, and certainly doesn’t thrive on it.”
Taking to his X handle, Paresh clarified the reason behind his departure. “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.”
What was once a simple casting update has now snowballed into a high-stakes dispute, drawing sharp attention from the film industry and fans alike. As legal and public battles continue to unfold, one thing remains certain—Paresh Rawal’s legacy as one of Bollywood’s most respected performers is being vigorously defended, not only by those close to him but by the actor himself.
