The most awaited comedy film, Hera Pheri whose third instalment was underway after nearly two decades of wait, has found itself in hot water before even the first filming schedule of the film could get completed. It started with the exit of Paresh Rawal, who plays the irreplaceable role of ‘Baburao’ in the franchise. Things became murkier after Akshay Kumar’s team filed a lawsuit against him. They have sought Rs. 25 crore for the damages caused to their production house over the abrupt exit and mentioned the actor took part payment and shot for certain minutes. However, new reports reveal Paresh has returned his signing amount.
Paresh Rawal returns Rs. 11 lakh signing amount to Hera Pheri 3 makers
A new report from Bollywood Hungama has revealed that Paresh Rawal, whose exit from Hera Pheri 3 caused a major stir, has returned his signing amount with a 15 percent interest to Akshay Kumar’s production house that filed a lawsuit against him. At the same time, it revealed that the actor was supposed to be paid Rs. 15 crore in total for his role in the upcoming film in 2026 or 2027 after nearly two years. A source told the entertainment portal:
“The term sheet mentioned that Paresh Rawal would receive the balance amount – Rs. 14.89 crores – only one month after the release of the film. The senior actor had reservations about this clause. Also, the film’s principal shoot was to commence sometime next year. This means that Hera Pheri 3 was unlikely to be released before late 2026 or in the year 2027. In short, Paresh would have had to wait for nearly two years to get the rest of his acting fees.”