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Paresh Rawal's Exit From Hera Pheri 3 Escalates Into Rs 25 Crore Legal Battle

The actor's departure over contractual and creative concerns has led to a lawsuit by Akshay Kumar's production house, with both sides exchanging legal responses.

Overview

  • Paresh Rawal exited Hera Pheri 3 citing the absence of a story, screenplay, and long-term agreement, returning his Rs 11 lakh signing fee with 15% interest.
  • Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films, has filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Rawal, alleging financial and logistical losses due to his exit.
  • Rawal's legal team responded, stating that the lack of essential deliverables and a notice from original producer Firoz Nadiadwala justified the termination of his contract.
  • The production house claims expenses were already incurred for shooting, logistics, and scheduling, disrupting the film's progress and causing reputational damage.
  • The legal dispute has cast uncertainty over the future of Hera Pheri 3, a highly anticipated sequel in the beloved comedy franchise.