Overview

• In a new Pinkvilla interview, Priyadarshan said he will not take up the third film unless he can fully crack a story that does justice to the 2000 classic.
• He stressed he would abandon the project if the script fails his conviction, citing a desire to protect his career standing and the series’ reputation.
• Coverage notes renewed online speculation about a third installment with Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, though plans remain contingent on story development.
• Priyadarshan told Pinkvilla that neither he nor Akshay Kumar had issues with Paresh Rawal, attributing past turbulence to unspecified “bad forces,” as reported by Times Now.
• Times Now also cites Paresh Rawal saying production is expected to begin in February–March 2026, a timeline that remains dependent on a script that wins Priyadarshan’s approval.