Just when fans thought the Hera Pheri conversation could not get any more tangled, the franchise has landed in the middle of a fresh, high-stakes face-off. Producer Vijay Kumar has now openly claimed ownership of the Hera Pheri intellectual property in his dispute with Firoz Nadiadwala, while also making it clear that, for him, the franchise’s biggest strength still lies in bringing back Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty.
His remarks push the spotlight back on the stalled future of Hera Pheri 3. More importantly, they frame the battle not simply as a disagreement over a sequel, but as a fight over who controls one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring comedy brands and how its next chapter can be mounted.
Vijay Kumar Doubles Down On Hera Pheri Rights Claim
Speaking about the matter, Vijay Kumar said, “We have the total rights for Hera Pheri franchise clean and clear, everything. And guess what? This man did the second instalment without permission.” He added that only a one time remake right for the Hindi version had been granted earlier, and maintained that subsequent use of the property happened without consent.
Kumar further said, “Yes, 100 percent. Not just the third instalment, the entire IP belongs to us.” He also said the dispute is already in court and drew a firm line on any future transfer of rights. “No, selling can only be considered after we sort things out with Nadiadwala,” he said.
For audiences invested in the film itself, Kumar’s most striking comment was about the cast. “As things stand, it makes the most business sense in every way for Akshay Kumar and the team to be a part of it,” he said, reinforcing that the original trio remains central to the franchise in his view.
Legal Freeze Keeps Hera Pheri 3 In Limbo
That is what gives the dispute its real weight. Hera Pheri is not a title that survives on name recognition alone. Its pull comes from a combination of beloved characters, comic rhythm and the emotional memory attached to Raju, Shyam and Baburao. Any conversation around the franchise’s future is therefore tied as much to its legacy as to its paperwork.
Kumar’s latest comments sharpen that tension. On one side is his sweeping claim over the full IP. On the other is a franchise whose return has been awaited for years by viewers who associate it with a very specific on-screen energy. That clash is now at the heart of where Hera Pheri 3 stands.
For now, the film’s immediate future rests on the outcome of the dispute with Firoz Nadiadwala. Until that is settled, the next move on Hera Pheri 3 remains frozen, even as fan interest around the franchise continues to stay remarkably strong.
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