Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan to star in Priyadarshan’s next Haiwaan; fans wonder about Hera Pheri 3’s fate

While one might expect that Haiwaan will get made after Hera Pheri 3, but given the ever-changing status of the film, the new announcement has surely thrown off the fans. One of the top comments on the post was about Hera Pheri 3 as a fan wrote, “Please make Hera Pheri 3 first, and you can do anything afterwards.” Another fan wrote, “Please bring back Hera Pheri.”

 

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While Priyadarshan has not revealed details about his upcoming film, it was previously rumoured that he was planning a remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, starring Mohanlal. Akshay and Saif have not worked together since the 1990s. They famously worked together in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Yeh Dillagi, Aarzo among others. They were also seen together in 2008’s Tashan. It is yet to be known if Hera Pheri 3 is still on track after Haiwaan’s announcement.

Hera Pheri 3 controversy

The controversy first began when Paresh Rawal announced his decision to exit Hera Pheri 3 via X as he wrote, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ was not due to creative differences. I reiterate that there are no creative disagreement with the filmmaker. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr Priyadarshan.”

Akshay Kumar’s team sent a legal notice to Paresh and threatened him with consequences. At one point, Paresh even returned the Rs 11 lakh that he was initially paid for the project and announced his decision to cut ties. During the trailer launch of Housefull 5, Akshay said that the matter would be handled by court. Later, in a podcast with Himanshu Mehta, Paresh said that the matter was “resolved” and suggested that the film was back on track.