The controversy surrounding Hera Pheri 3 and friends-turned-foes Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal is now out in the open. After Akshay reportedly sued Rawal for Rs 25 crore for quitting Hera Pheri 3, the veteran actor has now ended his silence, and has responded to Akshay legally.
Amidst the raging chatter around Akshay and Rawal’s fallout, the latter took to his X handle on Sunday morning, and 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 (sic).”
While the actor did not acknowledge if Akshay has indeed sued him for Rs 25 crore, the fact that he has involved his legal team into the controversy confirms that there is some truth to the reports.
All About Hera Pheri 3 Row
Akshay’s production house, Cape of Good Films, which is producing Hera Pheri 3, had earlier stated that Rawal was paid Rs 11 lakh as the signing amount for the film, and that he, along with Akshay and Suniel Shetty, had also shot the teaser, which was to be unveiled soon.
“The sudden and unjustified withdrawal has caused severe financial loss, disrupted schedules, and jeopardised the momentum of a high-value production. In view of this, Cape of Good Films has demanded damages to the tune of Rs 25 crores from Mr Rawal. If the demand is not complied with within seven days, the company will be constrained to pursue appropriate legal remedies, including civil and criminal action,” a statement issued by the production house read.
Paresh Rawal Returns Signing Amount
Meanwhile, according to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Rawal has returned the Rs 11 lakh that was paid to him in advance, along with 15 per cent interest and “a little more money for stepping away”. His total remuneration for the film was reportedly Rs 15 crore.
A source close to the development also reportedly said that the shoot of Hera Pheri 3 was scheduled to begin in 2026 and only a promo of it was shot. “He exited long before the tent was even pitched, before the lights, camera, and chaos of the circus rolled into town. Paresh Rawal is someone who has built his career one role at a time-not on headlines, but on honesty, discipline, and sheer craft. He doesn’t need the noise, and certainly doesn’t thrive on it,” they said.
“The idea that he ‘walked out’ is just the worst theatrical imagination at best,” they added.
Akshay is yet to break his silence on the fiasco.
