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.