Priyadarshan Hints at Directing the Third Installment; Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty Expected to Return
Mumbai, February 4: The much-loved Hera Pheri franchise is back in the spotlight, with Bollywood actress Tabu adding to the excitement surrounding the potential reunion of its original cast. Following director Priyadarshan’s recent statement about his willingness to direct ‘Hera Pheri 3’, Tabu hinted at her possible return, saying the cast wouldn’t be complete without her.
Tabu’s Exciting Response to ‘Hera Pheri 3’ Talks
Taking to Instagram, Tabu reposted Akshay Kumar’s birthday wish for Priyadarshan, where he teased the possibility of the film’s return. Adding to the anticipation, Tabu captioned her story:
“Of course, the cast won’t be complete without me @priyadarshan.official.”
Tabu played a pivotal role in the first installment of ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000) alongside Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film became an instant cult classic, with its humor and iconic dialogues still adored by fans.
Priyadarshan’s Tease on Directing ‘Hera Pheri 3’
The buzz around the third installment gained momentum after Akshay Kumar’s birthday post for Priyadarshan, where he shared a nostalgic picture from the sets of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and humorously acknowledged the filmmaker’s mastery in crafting chaos into cinematic brilliance.
Akshay wrote:
“Happy Birthday, Priyan Sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts… both real and unpaid extras? Thank you for being a mentor and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!”
Responding to Akshay’s post, Priyadarshan made an exciting revelation, stating:
“Thank you so much for your wishes, Akshay Kumar. In return, I would like to give you a gift—I am willing to do Hera Pheri 3. Are you ready, Akshay?”
The director also tagged Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, further fueling speculations of an official announcement.
The Return of a Cult Classic?
The original ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000) was helmed by Priyadarshan, while its sequel, ‘Phir Hera Pheri’ (2006) was directed by the late Neeraj Vora and featured additional cast members like Bipasha Basu, Rajpal Yadav, and Rimi Sen.
While no official confirmation has been made about the commencement of ‘Hera Pheri 3’, the buzz is stronger than ever. With Tabu’s intriguing response, fans are now eagerly waiting to see if she officially rejoins Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty), and Baburao (Paresh Rawal) for another roller-coaster comedy ride.