Hera Pheri 3 is facing significant delays as writer Rohan Shankar steps away amid ongoing legal disputes. In a recent interview, Shankar revealed that the film’s production remains uncertain due to court battles, leaving the project in limbo.
Speaking with News18, Shankar shared, “I was in talks, and it was supposed to happen, but it didn’t because of legal issues. Hopefully, if Hera Pheri 3 happens and if Priyadarshan sir is there, maybe I will be too.” He also pointed out the busy schedule of director Priyadarshan, who is currently managing multiple film commitments.
Regarding the director’s workload, Shankar said, “Priyan sir works a lot. Priyan sir and Akshay sir are workaholics.” Priyadarshan is reportedly involved in recent shoots for Bhooth Bangla and Haiwan, as well as an upcoming project with Mohanlal, which marks his 100th film.
Shankar expressed uncertainty about when Hera Pheri 3 might begin production, adding, “He might make five films before Hera Pheri even starts,” due to the unresolved legal complications.
The delay is linked to a legal dispute in the Madras High Court. As per a report in Live and Law, Seven Arts International Limited has contested the rights held by producer Firoz Nadiadwala, arguing that he was authorised to produce only one Hindi remake of the Malayalam classic Ramji Rao Speaking (1989). This remake was the original Hera Pheri released in 2000.
Seven Arts International claims that Nadiadwala exceeded his rights by producing the sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, in 2006 and by selling rights for the third film. The court is currently reviewing whether Hera Pheri 3 can legally proceed given these claims.
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