Heri Pheri 3 Is NOT Going On Floors This Year; Priyadarshan Breaks Silence On RIVALRY With ‘Babu Bhaiya’ Paresh Rawal

The future of Hera Pheri 3 continues to remain uncertain as fresh legal and copyright disputes stall the much-awaited comedy sequel. What was expected to be a nostalgic reunion of the iconic franchise has now been caught in a web of ownership claims, music rights issues and production delays, putting the film’s timeline in jeopardy.

Priyadarshan Reveals Heri Pheri 3 Is NOT Going On Floors This Year

Speaking to The Times of India, director Priyadarshan confirmed that the project is far from ready to begin shooting. The filmmaker revealed that multiple parties have staked claims over the franchise and its music, complicating matters further.

“There are a lot of complications around that. Even when part three was announced, certain people said they have the rights to the film, while others claimed rights to the music. Even Bhushan (Kumar) published a public notice stating that the music of part three belongs to his label. So there are many complications that need to be sorted out. Only then can we think about part three,” he says.

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When asked if the film would go on floors this year, he added bluntly, “Definitely not this year,” he says.

The latest hurdle reportedly emerged after producer GP Vijayakumar approached the Madras High Court, claiming that his Chennai-based banner Seven Arts International Limited holds the copyright to the franchise, not producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The company asserts that it had earlier purchased the rights to the original Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking and its Hindi remake Hera Pheri, forming the legal basis of its claim over the third instalment, Hera Pheri 3.

Priyadarshan On His Equation With Paresh Rawal

Beyond the legal complications, the film had earlier made headlines after actor Paresh Rawal briefly exited the project. Addressing their current relationship, Priyadarshan clarified that there is no lingering tension between them. The Filmmaker said,“We have nothing against each other. I’ve been working with him for a long time. In the film industry, if you share a good relationship with someone, it endures. I’ve also seen people fall out and then work together again. I don’t think there are permanent enemies in politics or cinema.”

With both legal disputes and production concerns still unresolved, the beloved comedy franchise’s return now appears further away than fans had hoped. The franchise has also faced recurring copyright concerns, including disputes over the ownership and unauthorised use of its iconic characters, particularly Baburao, across platforms. Add to this years of script rewrites, cast reshuffles and prolonged negotiations, and the sequel has experienced multiple delays, making its road to the big screen far more complicated than expected.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.