Recently, Paresh Rawal reunited with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty for a special announcement promo for Hera Pheri 3. The third film in the comedy franchise is finally being made after several years. The actor, who will reprise his character of Babu bhaiyya, revealed that the film’s shoot will begin in three months. The film’s characters will go global this year as they travel to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Los Angeles, California. Farhad Samji will be directing Hera Pheri 3.
The actor also confirmed that Kartik Aaryan, who was supposed to join the franchise, won’t be part of the film. Paresh, Akshay Kumar and Suniel first played the characters of Babu, Raju and Shyam in 2000. Directed by Priyadarshan, the Hindi feature was a remake of the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking (1989). Tabu and Om Puri were also part of the original cast; a sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, written and directed by Neeraj Vora came out in 2006.