In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar revealed an intriguing new development regarding the much anticipated comedy threequel Hera Pheri 3. Hearing that the actor is just as excited for the project to start as they are will excite fans of the venerable franchise.
“Even I am waiting to start Hera Pheri 3,” Akshay revealed, adding, “I don’t know, but if everything goes well, it will start this year.” While the timeline remains tentative, the actor’s enthusiasm has reignited anticipation for the film.
Reflecting on the journey of the Hera Pheri franchise, Akshay admitted he didn’t foresee its massive success. “When we started Hera Pheri, we didn’t know it would go ahead to become such a cult. Even when I saw the film, I didn’t understand. Yes, it was funny, but none of us expected the characters of Babu Bhaiya, Raju, and Shyam to become a cult.”
Hera Pheri was released in 2000 and was directed by Priyadarshan, starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. The film went on to become a huge hit in the actors’ careers. The sequel of the film Phir Hera Pheri was then released in 2006, continuing the story of the characters from the first film.
Meawhile, on the work front, Akshay Kumar, will be next seen in Sky Force, co-starring Veer Pahariya. The film will release in theatres on January 24.