Akshay Kumar Drops Cryptic Post as Paresh Rawal Returns to Hera Pheri 3: ‘That’s Your Real Wealth’

Akshar Kumar Celebrates Paresh Rawal’s Return to Hera Pheri 3 With Heartfelt Post

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar generated excitement among fans with a cryptic post on Instagram, just hours after veteran actor Paresh Rawal confirmed his involvement in Hera Pheri 3. Sharing an old photograph, Akshay stated, "In life, you collect stolen moments of happiness. That's your true wealth." He also reminded his followers to "laugh loud, love hard, and don't forget those in-between moments."

Fans quickly connected this to the long-running saga surrounding Hera Pheri 3, playfully referencing the beloved trio of Akshay, Paresh, and lead actor Suniel Shetty. The post carried no promotional intent and exuded a sense of raw emotion. It quickly garnered over 500,000 likes within a few hours.

From Courtroom to Resolution: The Story of Hera Pheri

The path to the making of Hera Pheri 3 has been filled with controversies. Paresh Rawal shocked fans in May 2025 when he quit the film in dissatisfaction with the direction. Later reports indicated a fallout with producer Akshay Kumar, and Akshay's company filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Paresh for breach of contract.

However, in the background, there were also peacemakers, such as producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Ahmed Khan, who were trying to settle things. Then, Paresh returned the Rs 11 lakh signing fee with 15% interest, thus defusing tensions. Recently, he spoke about a past podcast and ruled out any scope for a rivalry, saying, There's no controversy. We just needed some fine-tuning.

Excitement About the Comeback of the Iconic Trio

The Hera Pheri franchise has established a cult following since 2000, largely due to the undeniable chemistry and charm between the three leads: Raju (Akshay), Shyam (Suniel), and Baburao (Paresh). Phir Hera Pheri, which was released in 2006, carried on and made literal there legendary lineage permanent.

Now, with Priyadarshan back as the director, we have even greater expectations. Paresh spoke about the gaze and the legacy that the trio has with their audiences. “I think the responsibility is of the trio; Akshay, Suniel, and me; to not just the HERA PHERI series but to the audience we have. The audience have given us so much love, we can't just forget about them. Mehnat karke unko do!”

Sharing an old photograph, Akshay Said, in life, you collect stolen moments of happiness. (Source: ndtv.com)

The Future Plans for Hera Pheri 3

Shooting will resume soon, and the comedy caper is scheduled to hit screens in 2027. The script has been revised, sources say, keeping in mind Paresh's early reluctance to take second place to Babu Bhaiya's overbearing character, and after ensuring that his character remains the focus of the film.

That's Akshay's low-key post, but lots of other enthusiastic fans have already started using social media to post memes, throwback video clips, and count down the days until what amounts to Bollywood's biggest laugh comeback.

As Paresh correctly pointed out, “Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi… bas thoda fine-tuning chahiye tha (It was always coming… Just needed a little fine-tuning).”

A Victory Long Expected

The reunion of Hera Pheri 3  goes beyond just a mere comeback; it is a celebration of a comedy that has profoundly influenced this generation. The return of the original cast has generated considerable pre-release excitement, with many speculating that the film could achieve blockbuster success, potentially exceeding ₹300 crore in global box office collections.

The real achievement lies in reviving the franchise's beloved humor at a time when it is most needed. With filming currently in progress, one thing is certain: whenever Raju, Shyam, and Baburao appear on screen, audiences are guaranteed to share in the laughter that made the first two films classics.