Akshay Kumar dismisses publicity stunt claims round Hera Pheri 3 dispute with Paresh Rawal

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Kumar responded to hypothesis that the back-and-forth over casting and authorized issues was staged. “No. This wasn’t a publicity stunt. The issues went authorized, so it can’t be a publicity stunt,” he mentioned, including that the matter has since been resolved and “any sort of announcement” concerning the movie may very well be made quickly. “Thoda bahaut ho gaya tha upar area of interest (issues went a little bit south), however now all the things is resolved. We have all the time been collectively,” he added, referring to his relationship with Rawal and co-star Suniel Shetty.

The Hera Pheri 3 saga started in 2022 when Kumar introduced he wouldn’t return to the favored franchise on account of inventive variations. This led to rumours that Kartik Aaryan may take over his position. However, Kumar later returned to the venture, becoming a member of Rawal and Shetty in a promotional shoot for the movie, giving followers hope for the unique trio’s reunion.

Tensions flared once more earlier this yr when stories claimed Rawal had exited the movie, allegedly over variations with director Priyadarshan. Rawal confirmed his departure however denied any points with the director. Soon after, information surfaced that Kumar, who holds rights to the franchise, had taken authorized motion in opposition to Rawal, prompting the veteran actor to reportedly return funds he had obtained.

In the weeks that adopted, each actors reportedly reconciled, with Rawal again on board for the third installment. With the dispute behind them, Hera Pheri 3 has resumed growth, reuniting the unique solid greater than 20 years after the primary movie launched in 2000.