Upset With Akshay Kumar Over Hera Pheri 3, Firoz Nadiadwala Drops Him From 'Welcome 3' As Well

The Hera Pheri 3 fiasco has left fans in shock and confusion. First, Paresh Rawal confirmed that Akshay isn't a part of the third part of the highly anticipated comedy movie. Then, Akshay himself admitted that he walked out of the film owing to creative differences. Grapevine on the other hand had a different story to tell. The buzz says he asked for Rs 90 crores but the makers chose Kartik Aaryan instead who agreed to do the film for Rs 30 crores. Just when fans had almost believed that he is out of the franchise, Suniel Shetty said that Kartik isn't replacing Akshay.?

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Firoz Nadiadwala drops Akshay Kumar from Welcome 3 and Awara Paagal Deewana 2.

Amid this confusion, film producer?Firoz Nadiadwala is reportedly upset with Akshay Kumar after the latter said that he isn't a part of Hera Pheri 3 due to poor script. Nadiadwala has decided to go ahead with?Awara Paagal Deewana 2 and Welcome 3 without him, reports Bollywood Hungama.

Also Read:?Director Anees Bazmee Shares Why Kartik Aaryan & Not Akshay Kumar Was Cast In Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Firoz Nadiadwala is upset with Akshay Kumar

Furthermore, it is said that Nadiadwala had tried his best to convince Akshay Kumar to slash his fee but he didn't budge. An insider told the publication, "Akshay Kumar was hurt over not being able to be a part of Hera Pheri’s next instalment since the franchise holds a special place in his career. However, Firoz Nadiadwala was just being practical. Akshay refused to lower his price. This can’t be a one-way street; it’s not fair that only Akshay makes money while the producer incurs losses. And post-pandemic, one has no choice but to lower his/her remuneration. Firoz tried explaining this to Akshay but he didn’t relent. With no other choice, Firoz Nadiadwala got Kartik Aaryan on board for Hera Pheri 3. This is when Akshay Kumar realized that Firoz actually meant business."

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Upset with Akshay Kumar, Firoz Nadiadwala whose first choice for Hera Pheri 3, Welcome 3 and?Awara Paagal Deewana 2 - the three highly anticipated sequels - was Khiladi Kumar - had decided to go ahead with the films without the actor.

Is this Akshay's loss or Nadiadwala's??

Only time will tell. Considering that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was a huge success without Akshay, will?Hera Pheri 3,?Welcome 3?and?Awara Paagal Deewana 2 too have a similar fate? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.?

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