A fan’s emotional appeal to Paresh Rawal to reconsider his exit from Hera Pheri 3 struck a chord online—but the veteran actor’s graceful response made an even bigger impact. While fans hailed him as the true “hero” of the franchise, Rawal humbly reminded everyone that Hera Pheri was always about the trio. On Monday, a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Sir please think Once again to join HERA FERI movie You are the hero of this movie.” Paresh Rawal replied to the netizen, and wrote, “NO … There are Three Heroes in Hera Pheri,” along with a folded hand emoji and a red heart emoji.Reacting to his post, Ashish Chanchlani wrote, ‘Paresh sir, i am sure you must be feeling burnt out by babu bhaiya, Its a tough situation for you that no one will understand But we all genuinely request you to come back You are truly the soul of this franchise. I hope you find a way.’
While Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty are confirmed to return for Hera Pheri 3, the big question mark remains over who will step into the shoes of Baburao. With Paresh Rawal officially exiting the project, fans are left wondering who could possibly fill the void left by the beloved character.Following reports that Akshay Kumar’s production house filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal for exiting Hera Pheri 3, the veteran actor has responded legally. On May 25, Rawal tweeted that his lawyer, Ameet Naik, had submitted a proper response explaining his rightful termination. He added that once reviewed, the matter should be resolved.Cape of Good Films, Akshay Kumar’s production house backing Hera Pheri 3, stated that Paresh Rawal was paid Rs 11 lakh as a signing amount and had already shot the film’s teaser alongside Akshay and Suniel Shetty. The teaser, reportedly set for release soon, added weight to their claims amid the ongoing dispute.Cape of Good Films alleged that Paresh Rawal’s abrupt and unjustified exit from Hera Pheri 3 caused major disruptions—delaying schedules, derailing plans, and leading to significant financial losses. As a result, the production house demanded Rs 25 crore in damages, warning that failure to comply within seven days would trigger civil and criminal legal action.According to Bollywood Hungama, Paresh Rawal has returned the Rs 11 lakh advance he received for Hera Pheri 3, along with 15 percent interest and additional compensation for exiting the project. His total fee for the film was reportedly Rs 15 crore, highlighting the high stakes involved in the ongoing dispute.The portal also revealed that Hera Pheri 3 was scheduled to begin shooting in 2026, and so far, only a promotional teaser had been filmed. This adds context to the timeline of events surrounding Paresh Rawal’s exit and the legal fallout that followed.
