Fans waiting for Raju, Shyam, and Baburao to reunite on screen just got a reality check straight from the man who made the franchise iconic.

Director Priyadarshan has confirmed he is no longer attached to Hera Pheri 3, and in a candid chat with Hindustan Times, he didn’t sugarcoat it: “I am not associated with Hera Pheri 3 at present. To the best of my knowledge, Hera Pheri 3 will never hit the screens due to lots of issues and personal conflicts.”

That’s about as final as it gets — but here’s the full picture.

What Exactly Did Priyadarshan Say?

Detail	Update
Director’s stance	Confirmed exit from the project
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s response	Says talks are “on the right track”
Cause cited	Ongoing legal and personal conflicts
Original trio	Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal
Franchise origin	2000 film, remake of Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
Priyadarshan’s next release	Haiwaan, September 11, 2026

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala had already hinted at the director’s exit, though he insists the project itself “is moving in the right direction” — leaving fans guessing whether a third installment will ever materialize without its original creative force.

Hera Pheri 3: A Franchise Too Loved to Let Go

Hera Pheri, originally released in 2000, has earned cult status for its chaos-driven comedy built around three broke men chasing a misdirected ransom call. Its sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, only cemented the trio’s place in Bollywood comedy history — which is exactly why a third part has been so fiercely anticipated, and why its uncertain future stings.

Priyadarshan Isn’t Slowing Down, Though

Even with this setback, Priyadarshan has plenty on his plate. His suspense thriller Haiwaan, starring Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Kajol, and Bobby Deol, arrives in theaters September 11, 2026. For more updates like this from the world of Bollywood and beyond, keep checking TechnoSports Entertainment for the latest scoops.