Bollywood fans were stunned as Paresh Rawal announced his exit from Hera Pheri 3, citing that he no longer felt connected to the role of Baburao. Director Priyadarshan clarified he was never informed directly, and that Paresh even declined his calls, texting instead that the decision was final.

Akshay Kumar, deeply emotional, reportedly had tears in his eyes and questioned, “Why is Paresh doing this to us?” The trio: Akshay, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh had already shot a teaser together just days before the announcement.

Now, Akshay’s production house has filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Paresh for breach of contract and financial losses.

Fans are heartbroken, with many demanding that the film not proceed without the original Baburao. What was meant to be a nostalgic comeback has turned into a legal and emotional rollercoaster.