Akshay Kumar out of ‘Hera Pheri 3’ for demanding Rs 50 cr?

The report further suggests that the actor was offered ‘Hera Pheri 3’ but the producers could not agree to the exorbitant fees Khiladi Kumar was asking for.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who has been a part of the first two ‘Hera Pheri’ movies, will not be a part of the third film. According to a Mid-Day report, Akhay Kumar has apparently demanded a whopping Rs 50 crore as fees.

The report further suggests that the actor was offered ‘Hera Pheri 3’ but the producers could not agree to the exorbitant fees Khiladi Kumar was asking for.

Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal will continue to be a part of the third film. It will also feature Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham in the lead.

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Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Hera Pheri’ had Tabu, Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar along with Paresh Rawal and was a major hit. The second movie ‘Phir Hera Pheri’ was directed by Neeraj Vora and was also an instant hit.

The movie will go on floors soon.