'They Are Doing Useless PR', Fans React To Reports Of Akshay Kumar Returning In Hera Pheri 3

After speculations, clarifications and agitations, turns out Akshay Kumar is back in Hera Pheri 3. While there's still no official confirmation about the same, fans believe there cannot be the third instalment without him and that all of us became a victim of a great marketing strategy. As the reports have emerged that the Khiladi Kumar is back in the film, Bollywood buffs say, "I was sure that it was a PR gimmick."

Akshay Kumar could be back in Hera Pheri 3

It all started after Paresh Rawal confirmed that Akshay isn't a part of Hera Pheri 3. Soon reports emerged Kartik Aaryan has replaced him. Fans were still not convinced until Akshay Kumar himself confirmed that he walked out of the movie owing to creative differences. Suniel Shetty even said that he will convince the makers to cast Akki. On the other hand, gossip mills were churning out rumours that he was kicked out as he demanded Rs 90 crores, while Kartik agreed to play the part in Rs 30 crores. If this wasn't enough, some reports even claimed that Firoz Nadiadwala was so upset with Akshay that he has ousted him from Welcome 3 and Awara Paagal Deewana sequel.

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After a lot of drama, now a Pinkvilla report claims that Akshay is back in Hera Pheri 3 and things have worked out now.

Fans say, "Jab tak India mein sanima hai, log chutiya bante rahenge". Here's what people are saying!

Kyunki sbko pta hai ki ye marketing stunt tha movie ki hype aur jyada badhane ke liye ?, wrna ek taraf akshay ko nikal diya aur dusri taraf sunil ko interview me pta bhi nhi tha akshay ko nikaal diya gya hai. pic.twitter.com/8v9kIsYC2w

¡ª Ankit Dubey (@AnkitDu94123549) December 5, 2022

"The thing is Akshay has no respect for this movie. He just wants more and more money. Hera Pheri's legacy doesn't mean anything to him if he doesn't get absurd amount of money. And for that, I don't even care anymore."

"They are trying to create extra hype as no one is watching their movies now a days. Same was done with Adipurush. They need to irritate people with fake news in order to create interest," read another comment.

https://t.co/agiO8a7KP6 pic.twitter.com/o25u5GpBmd

¡ª Rushabh (@rishii_modi) December 5, 2022

Another user opined, "With 5 flops in a row he had no choice. I did say a couple days ago how dumb it was for Akshay to leave a successful franchise, superstars go back to franchises to get hits when they are flopping. Ajay has Golmaal, Singham and Drishyam to go back to. Hrithik has Krissh. Salman has Tiger and Dabang. It was a dumb move to leave a sure hit franchise because you want 100 crore when your movies don't even do that."

"PR has become so predictable these days!" said another user.

Muje pehle hee pta tha yeh drama sirf hype bnana Ka liya kiya tha makers ne

¡ª being human (@TushantPansotr1) December 5, 2022

What happened to Kartik Aaryan?

Suniel Shetty had earlier told PTI that Kartik Aaryan has been roped in to play another role. "Kartik Aaryan is a brilliant choice, (but) he is not playing Raju. Kartik is an absolute new character and he will bring amazing energy to the role that he would play. Nobody can replace Raju. Now, it is for Raju and Firoz (producer Nadiadwala) bhai to sort out 'Hera Pheri' (the issue)."

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