Hera Pheri 3: Writer Rohan Shankar Exits Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal Starrer Amid Legal Trouble, Delay

Amidst ongoing delays and legal challenges surrounding Hera Pheri 3, writer Rohan Shankar recently announced that he has exited the project. He also shared that filmmaker Priyadarshan, known for his work ethic, is likely to complete five films before Hera Pheri 3 even gets underway. The film has been in the headlines for quite some time, with controversy surrounding its production since its announcement. Fans of the beloved franchise were eagerly awaiting the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, but legal issues have left the project in limbo.

Writer Rohan Shankar Exits Hera Pheri 3

In a conversation with News18, Rohan Shankar revealed that despite the hurdles, director Priyadarshan remains committed to his work. Shankar explained, “I was in talks, and it was supposed to happen, but it didn’t because of legal issues. Hopefully, if Hera Pheri 3 happens and if Priyadarshan sir is there, maybe I will be too.”

Speaking of what he means by if Priyadarshan sir is there, he said, “No, Priyan sir, because he is doing a lot of work, we have just shot Bhoot Bangla and Haiwan, and now he has to do another film. After that, he has to do a film with Mohanlal sir, which is his 100th film… He doesn’t stop. Priyan sir works a lot. Priyan sir and Akshay sir are workaholics.”

Shankar further explained, “He has to do one film, then write another, then shoot it, so he keeps on going. Now, in that structure, when will Hera Pheri happen and when will all of this be solved? If it’s solved quickly, then Priyan sir will do it. I don’t know what is happening there, but Priyan sir won’t stop amid all of this. He might make five films before Hera Pheri even starts.”

Legal Troubles Surrounding Hera Pheri 3

For those unaware, Hera Pheri 3 faced unexpected legal hurdles shortly after its announcement. A producer from South India filed a case in the Madras High Court, questioning whether the film could even be made. They also claimed that the rights to the franchise don’t belong to producer Firoz Nadiadwala.

According to a Bar and Bench report, Seven Arts International Limited approached the court, asserting that Nadiadwala was only authorised to produce one Hindi remake of the Malayalam cult classic Ramji Rao Speaking (1989). That remake, released as Hera Pheri in 2000 and directed by Priyadarshan, was within his rights. The production house claimed that Nadiadwala overstepped by making Phir Hera Pheri in 2006. He even sold the rights for a third film. This has now escalated into a legal dispute. The court questioned whether Hera Pheri 3 is legally permissible to proceed.

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