After actor Paresh Rawal declared his exit from comic caper 'Hera Pheri 3' on social media, it is now reported that his co-star Akshay Kumar is suing him for Rs 25 crore for dropping out of the project. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Akshay is suing Paresh Rawal for ‘unprofessional conduct’ and for walking out of 'Hera Pheri 3' despite signing a legal contract.
Akshay is also the producer of 'Hera Pheri 3', having bought the film’s rights from producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The actor is pursuing legal action through his production house, Cape of Good Films. This is also the first time Akshay has sued a fellow actor in his 35-year-long career.
The film's shooting began in April this year, with Paresh filming alongside Akshay and Suniel Shetty. According to the website, Paresh decided to exit the film after the producer had already invested money into the shoot. Recently, Paresh tweeted about his exit from 'Hera Pheri'. The actor clarified that, while it was speculated that he left the film due to creative differences, the reality was different. While the exact reason for his exit isn’t clear, the report stated that the actor “did not feel like being a part of the film.”
In the past, Paresh refused to do 'Oh My God 2' in 2023, claiming he did not like the script. In 2009, he is said to have walked out of Shah Rukh Khan’s 'Billu Barber' after committing to it.
