Overview

• Priyadarshan told Pinkvilla he will not proceed unless he can “crack” a story that does justice to the first film.
• He said he and Paresh Rawal had no personal issues and attributed recent turmoil to unspecified “bad forces.”
• Coverage recounts that Paresh Rawal briefly exited, faced legal action from Akshay Kumar’s production house, returned his advance with interest, and later rejoined.
• Rawal said the project is a work in progress and indicated filming is expected to start in February–March 2026, subject to the script and scheduling.
• Priyadarshan noted the 2000 Hera Pheri was a frame‑to‑frame remake of Ramji Rao Speaking, underscoring his caution about protecting the franchise’s legacy.