Hera Pheri 3 Controversy: Paresh Rawal Issues NEW Statement On His 'Rightful' Exit Amid Legal Battle; Tweet

Hera Pheri 3 Controversy New Update: Paresh Rawal vs Hera Pheri 3 team's legal battle is all over the internet. The veteran actor's sudden exit from the third installment of the cult-classic comedy franchise came as a shock to everyone, including director Priyadarshan. As a result of Paresh Rawal's sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3 even after signing the film, the actor has reportedly faced a legal lawsuit from the co-actor and producer of the film, Akshay Kumar. Recently, it was reported that Paresh Rawal had returned his signing amount for Hera Pheri 3 with 15% interest. Now, the veteran actor has issued a new clarification on his 'rightful' exit.

Hera Pheri 3 Controversy: Paresh Rawal Issues New Statement On His Controversial Exit

On Sunday morning (May 25), the 69-year-old actor-turned-politician Paresh Rawal took to Twitter (now 'X') and issued a new statement amid the legal battle on his controversial exit from Hera Pheri 3.

Sharing an update on the ongoing controversy, the actor tweeted, "My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response all issues will be laid to rest. (sic)"

Check out the tweet below:

Hera Pheri 3: How Much Was Paresh Rawal Paid For The Film?

According to a Bollywood Hungama report, Paresh Rawal was said to be paid a whopping Rs 15 cr for Hera Pheri 3. As the report further claimed, the actor's signing amount was Rs 11 lakhs and the rest amount, Rs 14.89 cr, he was supposed to get only one month after the release of the film.

"The term sheet mentioned that Paresh Rawal would receive the balance amount - ₹14.89 crores - only one month after the release of the film. The senior actor had reservations about this clause. Also, the film's principal shoot was to commence sometime next year. This means that Hera Pheri 3 was unlikely to be released before late 2026 or in the year 2027. In short, Paresh would have had to wait for nearly two years to get the rest of his acting fees," the report claimed.

Recently, rumours went rife that Pankaj Tripathi might step into the shoes of the character 'Baburao'. An official confirmation on the same is still awaited.