Akshay Kumar’s legal reps warn Paresh Rawal of ‘severe legal consequences’ for abandoning Hera Pheri 3

Pooja said that Paresh was involved in the project as he shot for the trailer, and also shot for three-and-a-half minutes for the film. She said, “Thereafter, there were contracts entered into the shooting for the trailer. In fact, there was some portion of about three-and-a-half-minutes of the film itself that had been shot. Suddenly, a few days ago, we received a notice from Paresh ji saying that he is no longer associated with the film and doesn’t want to be associated with the film. So it’s taken everybody by shock and surprise of course.”

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Pooja said that they are still “optimistic” that things will work out, but added that there has been “reputational damage” for the actors involved in the film, and their franchise. “There’s reputational damage involved for the actors that are committed to the film, the franchise as a whole, and of course there’s a great deal of disappointment among the audience. So we’re optimistic that things work out, but as of now we’re facing legal issues,” she said.

She informed PTI that Paresh has not responded to the legal notice as of now, but was given seven days to respond. “There’s been a substantial amount of money already invested in the film. Shooting had begun. Of course, everyone’s synchronised schedules are now disrupted. Professionally, it’s affected everyone,” she said.

Previously, as per a report by News 18, the production house issued a notice that said that Paresh had “formalised his commitment by executing a Term Sheet dated 27th March 2025, pursuant to which he accepted a part payment of Rs 11,00,000/- towards his remuneration.” The same notice threatened Paresh with “civil and criminal action.”

Hera Pheri 3 was supposed to star Akshay, Paresh and Suniel Shetty in key roles. The third part of the franchise, which began in the year 2000, has been in the works for a few years now but earlier this year, Akshay announced that the film was finally being made with director Priyadarshan.

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