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The veteran actor's departure from the third film in the franchise, one of Bollywood's beloved comedy dramas, has left fans in shock
Bollywood veteran actor Paresh Rawal's sudden departure from the upcoming comedy drama Hera Phiri 3 has left his fans shocked and disappointed, and they want him to rethink on his decision.
Many fans have taken to social media, urging him to join the third instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise, one of Bollywood's most prominent productions.
NO ⦠There are Three Heroes in Hera Pheri . ðâ¤ï¸ https://t.co/k7naUD5jiC
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) June 9, 2025
Rawal's sudden departure from the third instalment of the Hera Pheri dfrew surprise and shock, with actor Akshay Kumar, one of the movie's producers, suing Rawal for his move.
Rawal shared an update on May 25, saying that his lawyer has sent an "appropriate response" regarding his rightful "termination and exit" from the film to the makers.
Taking to X, the actor wrote, "My lawyer... has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response, all issues will be laid to rest."
While speculation initially suggested creative differences as the reason behind his decision, Rawal said that was not the case.
Hera Pheri 3 is being directed by Priyadarshan, and stars Kumar and Suneil Shetty.
Shetty, in an earlier interview to ANI, said he was left "completely heartbroken" after hearing of Rawal's exit from the movie.
"... So, I need to call and find out, and I'm completely heartbroken because if there was one film that I was looking forward to, it was Hera Pheri, you know," he said, adding that a third instalment cannot happen without Rawal.