**Priyadarshan Blames ‘Bad Forces’ for ‘Hera Pheri 3’ Controversy**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 21, 2025, 12:26 pm*
The much-anticipated third installment of the beloved *Hera Pheri* franchise has recently been surrounded by controversy. In May, veteran actor Paresh Rawal briefly exited the project, citing creative differences. However, by late June, Rawal confirmed his return, reuniting with co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty.
Addressing the recent turbulence, director Priyadarshan clarified that neither he nor Akshay Kumar had any conflicts with Paresh Rawal. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Priyadarshan said,
“I tell you very frankly, Paresh and I never had an issue. Even to the best of my knowledge, Akshay and Paresh also never had any issue. There are some other forces, bad forces, who were pressurizing Paresh. He is someone who tends to get worried easily, but at the same time our relationship has never been affected.”
Priyadarshan further expressed his desire not to dwell on the negativity surrounding the project. He added,
“I thought and even Akshay told me that if it happens let it happen otherwise let’s forget it. If it happens in a very good way, that’s great, but there are other bad forces which have created a lot of issues. It is not worth talking about them so I won’t.”
Paresh Rawal’s sudden departure had escalated to the point where Akshay Kumar’s production house reportedly filed a case against him. Rawal later explained that he had valid reasons for leaving and even returned his signing amount with interest. Fortunately, the matter was amicably resolved, and Rawal is now fully back on board.
In a recent interview with News18, Paresh Rawal confirmed that *Hera Pheri 3* is set to begin filming next year, much to the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this iconic comedy series.
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