Paresh Rawal replies to Akshay Kumar’s lawsuit over quitting ‘Hera Pheri 3’   

Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal on Sunday stated he has responded to the lawsuit filed by “Hera Pheri” co-star Akshay Kumar over his sudden exit from the franchise’s third instalment.

Rawal’s sudden departure from the challenge despatched shockwaves within the movie trade and among the many followers of the franchise who’ve been ready for the third half for shut to twenty years.

Kumar, who additionally serves as a producer on “Hera Pheri 3”, has sued Rawal, demanding Rs 25 crore in damages.

In a publish on X, Rawal broke his silence over the controversy and stated his lawyer has responded to the authorized go well with.

“My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response all issues will be laid to rest,” wrote the 69-year-old actor, who essayed the fan-favourite function of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte.

“Hera Pheri 3” was set to reunite the veteran actor with Kumar and Suniel Shetty. Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who directed the unique movie in 2000, was additionally slated to return.

A lawyer representing Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films not too long ago said that Rawal’s choice to exit the challenge may result in “severe legal consequences”.

“I think there will be severe legal consequences. It’s of course hurt the franchise. We have written to him letting him know that there are a lot of legal consequences involved.

“There have been expenses incurred towards the cast, towards the crew, towards leading senior actors, logistics equipment, shooting of the trailer,” Pooja Tidke, Joint Managing Partner of Parinam Law Associate, which represents Kumar’s banner, stated.

She stated Rawal had clearly indicated his involvement within the challenge by way of a social media publish in January.

“Thereafter there were contracts entered into the shooting for the trailer. In fact, there was some portion of about three-and-a-half-minutes of the film itself that had been shot.

“Suddenly, a few days ago, we received a notice from Paresh ji saying that he is no longer associated with the film and doesn’t want to be associated with the film. So it’s taken everybody by shock and surprise of course,” she stated.