Hera Pheri 3: Writer Rohan Shankar REACTS To Rumours Of Exit From Akshay, Paresh, Suniel Film

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since reports of the OG Hera Pheri stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty reuniting for a third instalment of the film - Hera Pheri 3 - surfaced online, fans have been waiting with updates. Recently, industry buzz suggested that the film's writer Rohan Shankar has taken an exit from the film - which will further lead to a delay in the movie's making. However, Rohan Shankar has finally broken silence and addressed recent rumours claiming he has stepped away from Hera Pheri 3, calling them completely baseless.

Rohan Shankar clears air around Hera Pheri 3 exit

Finally addressing the ongoing rumours, Shankar took to X (formlerly Twitter) and shared a post in which he stated that false information was being circulated in his name. He explained that comments from an earlier interview had been twisted and presented as clickbait, leading to widespread confusion. He also requested people not to believe such reports, he made it clear that the narrative being shared online does not reflect reality. Shankar said, "Some fake news is being spread in my name about a big film. It’s completely false and has almost no truth in it."

What triggered rumours of Rohan Shankar's exit from Hera Pheri 3?

The rumours appear to have stemmed from an interaction where Shankar spoke about the film’s status. He had mentioned that discussions had taken place but things didn’t move forward due to legal complications. He also said that if the project goes ahead and director Priyadarshan remains involved, there’s a possibility he could be part of it as well. These remarks were reportedly taken out of context, triggering speculation about his exit and delays in the film.

Meanwhile, the film - Hera Pheri 3- itself has been facing legal hurdles since its announcement. A South Indian production house, Seven Arts International Limited, approached the Madras High Court, questioning the rights associated with the franchise. The company argued that producer Firoz Nadiadwala was originally granted permission to make only one Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking, which became Hera Pheri.

They further alleged that the sequel Phir Hera Pheri and any plans for a third instalment go beyond those rights. This dispute has now raised questions over whether Hera Pheri 3 can move forward legally, adding another layer of uncertainty to the project.Speaking about Hera Pheri 3, the movie will finally mark the reunion of the OGs Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal with Priyadarshan after almost a decade. Fans are more than excited to witness the trio on the screen again.