Hera Pheri 3: Akshay Kumar Takes Legal Action Against Paresh Rawal Amid Controversy
Legal Dispute Over Hera Pheri 3
The beloved film series Hera Pheri is set to make a comeback with its third installment, featuring the original cast of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. However, recent developments have stirred controversy as Paresh Rawal announced his departure from the iconic role of ‘Babu Bhaiya’. Following this, Akshay Kumar has reportedly decided to take legal action against Rawal, claiming damages due to his unexpected exit from the film.
According to reports, Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape Of Good Films, has issued a legal notice to Paresh Rawal, seeking 25 crores in damages for what they describe as unprofessional behavior after Rawal had already signed a contract and commenced filming.
This situation has led to speculation among fans and netizens, with many questioning whether this feud is genuine or merely a publicity stunt. Discussions on social media platforms, particularly Reddit, have suggested that the apparent conflict could be a strategic marketing move.
Fans expressed their disappointment, stating, “It is extremely sad if all of this is a publicity stunt. I didn’t expect Akshay and Paresh to stoop to this level and go along with their PR/Marketing team.”
Another user speculated about the potential twist in the PR narrative, suggesting, “Okay so now this confirms 100% that it’s all been a publicity stunt which will come to an end by Paresh tweeting ‘Yeh toh Baburao ka style hai’.”
One fan humorously remarked, “Sounds too farfetched. Just milking the publicity and then they will do an announcement playing on this idea of the reported tension. Paisa ka chakkar dialogue loading.”
Fans have pointed out that Akshay and Paresh have a strong off-screen friendship and have collaborated on numerous successful projects. One user noted, “Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar are not stupid. They have been in the industry for over 30 years. They are thorough professionals. Even if there was a case, it would not be in public this fast. These are just for PR.”
Another fan expressed skepticism about the authenticity of the rift, stating, “This is so made up. Paresh Rawal leaving the greatest franchise he has ever been a part of. 25 cr ka lawsuit – this is probably more than the fees of Paresh Rawal. Akshay and Paresh share great chemistry off-screen – he wouldn’t file suit against Paresh. Even if Akshay had a rift with Paresh, he wouldn’t make it this obvious – UNLESS this is for film promotion.”
Earlier reports suggested that Akshay might not participate in the film, but it appears that differences have since been resolved. There were also rumors about Kartik Aryan potentially joining the cast of Hera Pheri 3, but the filmmakers have not confirmed this.