After 25 years, Hera Pheri 3 is finally happening: Priyadarshan confirms script work next year, but faces challenges

After years of anticipation and countless delays, the third installment of Hera Pheri is finally on track. The legendary director Priyadarshan, who was behind the magic of the 2000 classic, will once again steer the ship for Hera Pheri 3, much to the excitement of fans.

Initially, Farhad Samji was set to direct, with Firoz Nadiadwala producing, but due to legal and production delays, the project hit a roadblock.

In an interview with ETV Bharat, Priyadarshan confirmed that he plans to start working on the script next year.

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However, he acknowledged the challenges ahead.

He said, "I plan to start work, start writing Hera Pheri 3 sometime next year. It is going to be very challenging to make the third part because there will be too many expectations."

He went on, "People are waiting to see Akshay, Paresh, and Suniel again. We always say that it is easy to make people cry, it is easy to scare people, but to make them laugh is very difficult, and that too without using double entendre dialogues."

Priyadarshan added, "You have to make humour so pure and identifiable. Then, humour also changes, and the taste of society changes. We have to catch up with that. Characters have gotten older, and accordingly, people should believe¡­ these are important things. I am taking it as a challenge. Let's see how it works."

How Hera Pheri became a cult film

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Priyadarshan adds, "I was very confident that Hera Pheri would work but I never expected it to become a cult film. It had decent humour and excellent performances. People never believed that Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh could pull off a comedy because those days they were doing different kinds of movies. But it surprised them, and the success of Hera Pheri was a turning point in their career."

And that¡¯s exactly why fans love it: Hera Pheri is not just about gags or witty one-liners; it's about its vibrant, unforgettable characters and their quirky, relatable personalities.

The film tapped into something universal, creating moments that still have people quoting dialogues and laughing years later.

The dynamic between Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty struck a chord with audiences, leaving them wanting more. The film became a timeless, lighthearted escape and a reminder of the good old days.

It's no wonder that every mention of a sequel sparks such fervour across social media, with fans eagerly wondering if Priyadarshan and the original trio can recapture that lightning in a bottle.

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