The OG Cast Is Back But Fans Are Unhappy With Farhad Samji Directing 'Hera Pheri 3', Here's Why

After months of speculation, drama and confusion, Akshay Kumar is finally back for Hera Pheri 3. He has not been replaced by Kartik Aaryan in the film. While fans are jumping with joy that the OG cast is back, they are also upset about?Farhad Samji directing the third instalment.?

In fact, some of the fans have called it the worst decision. Here's what's happening.?

Fans are upset about?Farhad Samji directing?Hera Pheri 3

Who is?Farhad Samji??

For the unversed, Samji is an?Indian music composer, writer, and film director.?He is known for directing movies like Entertainment, Housefull 4, Bachchhan Paandey, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

He has also written dialogues for?Singham,?Baaghi 3,?Street Dancer 3D,?Sooryavanshi and?Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 among other movies.?

Who directed Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri?

The first film in the series, Hera Pheri, which released in 2000, was directed by?Priyadarshan (known for movies like?Hungama, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Chup Chup Ke, De Dana Dan and Bhool Bhulaiyaa) and written by Neeraj Vora.??

The second film in the series Phir Hera Pheriwas directed by Neeraj Vora.?

Why didn't Priyadarshan direct the second part??

There were rumours that he left the film mid-way. However, Priyadarshan denied these rumours and said that he opted out because he thought, "won’t be able to do justice. Someone else can do it, I don’t want to do."

Neeraj Vora was supposed to direct the third part. However, the film kept getting delayed after he slipped into coma.?Sadly,?Neeraj Vora, known for writing Rangeela, passed away in 2017.?Hera Pheri 3?was put on hold.

Now, the filming has finally begun and?Farhad Samji has come on board to direct it, but fans are unhappy. Here's what they are saying!