Akshay Kumar breaks silence on whether Paresh Rawal will be in Hera Pheri 3 or not: 'Fingers crossed...'

One of the much-loved Bollywood franchises, Hera Pheri has long held a special place in the hearts of Bollywood fans, thanks to the chemistry between its iconic trio — Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal.
Recently, when Paresh Rawal confirmed his decision to walk away from Hera Pheri 3 , the news broke fans' hearts into multiple pieces.
Now, finally, we have something coming from Akshay Kumar as well. He has spoken about the controversy, assuring fans that he's staying optimistic. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the actor said, 'Whatever is happening is happening in front of you. Keeping my fingers crossed. I hope everything goes well. Everything will go well only. I know, for sure.' Why did Paresh Rawal quit?
Paresh Rawal initially took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he would not be reprising his role as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri 3 . While fans speculated about behind-the-scenes drama, the veteran actor quickly clarified that his departure had nothing to do with creative differences.
In an interview with Mid-Day , Paresh said, 'I love Priyadarshan and have great respect for him. We've done amazing films together and will continue to. This decision wasn't about money or disagreements. It's just a role I didn't feel like doing at this point.' Legal trouble brewing?
Following his exit, things reportedly turned sour on the legal front. Pooja Tidke, Joint Managing Partner of Parinam Law Associates, which represents Kumar's production banner, said, 'I think there will be severe legal consequences. It's, of course, hurt the franchise. We have written to him letting him know that there are a lot of legal consequences involved. There have been expenses incurred towards the cast, the crew, senior actors, logistics, equipment, and the shooting of the trailer.'
On May 25, Paresh responded via social media, saying, 'My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response, all issues will be laid to rest.' Fans react
Fans have expressed deep disappointment, with many believing that Hera Pheri 3 wouldn't be complete without Baburao. Social media is filled with emotional appeals urging the actor to reconsider. Some even argue the film should be shelved if Paresh isn't involved.
As of now, it remains unclear whether Paresh will return or if the team will move forward without him. But with Akshay Kumar's hopeful tone, fans still have their fingers crossed for a happy reunion.

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