Overview

• Paresh Rawal walked away from Hera Pheri 3 on May 18, citing the absence of a complete script and a formal long-term agreement.
• Cape of Good Films issued a legal notice seeking ₹25 crore in damages and Rawal returned his ₹11 lakh signing fee with 15% interest.
• At the Housefull 5 trailer launch, Akshay Kumar defended Rawal’s reputation and criticised calls to label his exit “foolish.”
• Veteran comedian Johnny Lever appealed for Rawal and Kumar to meet and resolve their dispute to preserve the franchise’s chemistry.
• On his 70th birthday, Suniel Shetty hailed Rawal as a “powerhouse of wit and wisdom” and voiced shock at his departure.