Pankaj Tripathi to Replace Paresh Rawal in Hera Phera 3? This Is What the Actor Has to Say
- Paresh Rawal exited the filming of Hera Pheri 3 in May 2025, prompting legal action from Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films.
- Rawal’s departure followed delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and creative disputes, although Rawal denied any creative differences with director Priyadarshan.
- The film’s production began in April 2025 with Akshay Kumar as producer and lead actor, alongside Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Dutt, and Priyadarshan directing.
- Cape of Good Films filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Rawal citing breach of contract and unprofessional conduct after he left post-shooting; Rawal stated his withdrawal was not due to creative issues.
- The situation has sparked fan speculation about replacement actors like Pankaj Tripathi, though Tripathi denied suitability, and the film’s release timeline now faces uncertainty.
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