Paresh Rawal says Hera Pheri 3 without Baburao will be a disaster

Actor Paresh Rawal has finally addressed the ongoing chatter surrounding Hera Pheri 3. Interestingly, the actor claimed that the delay in making the film has got nothing to with him despite the withdrawal, lawsuit and more. He revealed that a `technical issue` between Akshay Kumar and the makers is causing the delay.

Paresh Rawal reveals there are issues between Akshay Kumar and the makers

In a recent interview with The Lavari Show, Paresh Rawal put all rumours about Hera Pheri being stalled to rest. The National Award-winning actor confirmed that the much-awaited third instalment will “definitely" be made, while clarifying that the delay is not caused by him.

Rawal revealed that the delay is due to a “technical issue" between Akshay Kumar and the makers of the film. He dismissed reports about legal trouble affecting the project, saying that claims of Akshay suing him for Rs 25 crore were exaggerated. “All this that had blown up in between that Akshay Kumar has sued me for Rs 25 crores, that is all okay yaa, it’s like kachva chaap agarbatti," he said. The veteran actor also stated that he is ready to sign the film once the matter between the producer and Kumar is resolved.

Paresh Rawal on Hera Pheri 3 without Baburao

He also spoke about his iconic character Babu Rao, making it clear that Hera Pheri 3 without him would not work. The actor told PinkVilla, “But even at the cost of modesty, I am saying that if they’re going with the idea of doing Hera Pheri without Babu Rao then it will be a disaster."

Rawal concluded by highlighting that the issue does not concern him directly while expressing confidence that the film will surely be made. “If it gets resolved between the two, I will sign the papers. It will happen 100%," he said.

The first Hera Pheri is based on the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), which was an unexpected hit and went on to become one of India’s most quoted comedies. Its sequel, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), helmed by the late Neeraj Vora, carried forward the misadventures of Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty), and the unforgettable Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal).