Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3 has shocked one and all. The actor walked out of the film, and there have been reports that Akshay Kumar, who has bought the rights of the franchise, has sued him for Rs. 25 crore. Now, while talking to Mid-day, Priyadarshan has opened up about Rawal's exit, and he revealed that Akshay had tears in his eyes after the veteran actor walked out of the film.
The filmmaker said, “All our contracts were signed. Ten days ago, Suniel, Akshay, and Paresh shot a scene and the IPL (Indian Premier League) teaser. It was only after we unanimously agreed to do Hera Pheri 3 that Akshay bought the (franchise) rights."
"Akshay had tears in his eyes when he asked me, ‘Priyan, why is Paresh doing this to us?’ Akshay shouldn’t suffer financial losses because Paresh walked out on a whim. I understand that he will have to take whatever action is required," Priyadarshan added.
Priyadarshan Shocked by Paresh Rawal's Exit
The filmmaker, who just wrapped up the shooting of Bhooth Bangla with Akshay and Paresh, stated that he was shocked that the veteran actor didn't inform them about his exit from the film. "He could have picked up the phone and told me before telling the media because we’ve been friends for years," Priyadarshan added.
There were was a buzz that maybe Rawal walked out because his character's was not given much prominence in the script. While the actor had denied the reports of creative difference, the filmmaker said, “With me, Akshay has never cut down anybody’s roles. He does not interfere with a director’s vision at all.”
Now, let's wait and watch whether Hera Pheri 3 will be made or not.
Interestingly, Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and Paresh Rawal have worked together recently in Bhooth Bangla which is slated to release next year.
