Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has opened up in regards to the ongoing legal tussle with Cape of Good Films following his sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3 on social media. The response comes within the wake of escalating legal tensions between Rawal and the manufacturing staff, which incorporates actor-producer Akshay Kumar. The fallout has precipitated vital buzz, particularly contemplating Rawal’s iconic position as Babu Bhaiya within the much-loved Hera Pheri franchise.
Paresh Rawal reacts to legal row over Hera Pheri 3 exit: “My lawyer has sent an appropriate response”
Taking to X (previously Twitter) on Sunday, the actor wrote, “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.”
My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response relating to my rightful termination and exit. Once they learn my response all points will probably be laid to relaxation.
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 25, 2025
Earlier, addressing the continued controversy, a supply knowledgeable Bollywood Hungama that Rawal has not solely exited the mission but additionally returned the signing quantity with extra curiosity. “Paresh Rawal has returned the signing amount of Rs 11 lakhs with 15% p.a. interest and also a little more money for stepping away from the series,” the supply revealed. “Paresh Rawal was paid Rs. 11 lakhs as a signing quantity as per the time period sheet. His whole charges had been locked at Rs. 15 crores. The time period sheet talked about that Paresh Rawal would obtain the steadiness quantity – Rs. 14.89 crores – just one month after the discharge of the movie.”
The source further added that the senior actor had concerns about this clause. “The film’s principal shoot was to commence sometime next year. This means that Hera Pheri 3 was unlikely to be released before late 2026 or in the year 2027. In short, Paresh would have had to wait for nearly two years to get the rest of his acting fees.”
The controversy erupted after the initial process for the film were reportedly completed with Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty. Rawal’s abrupt departure shocked fans and left the production in limbo. Filmmaker Priyadarshan and co-star Suniel Shetty publicly expressed their disappointment over the exit.
As legal documents are exchanged and public statements continue to emerge, Paresh Rawal’s recent tweet suggests that he is standing firm on his decision and believes the matter will soon be resolved with clarity. While reports suggest that the team behind Hera Pheri 3 has been deciding to recast Pankaj Tripathi, some fans are hoping that they would find a resolution with Rawal and retain him.
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