Priyadarshan ‘willing’ to direct ‘Hera Pheri 3’, starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal

Priyadarshan is willing to direct the third instalment in the beloved Hera Pheri franchise

Priyadarshan is willing to direct the third instalment in the belovedHera Pheri franchise, the veteran filmmaker announced on his birthday on X.

Responding to a birthday wish by Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan wrote, “Thank you so much for your wishes Akshay . In return I would like to give you a gift , I’m willing to do Hera Pheri 3 , Are you ready @akshaykuma , @SunielV Shettyand @SirPareshRawal?”

Meanwhile, a report in Hindustan Times citing sources confirmed the development of Priyadarshan’s return to the franchise,

Priyadarshan had directed the first Hera Pheri, a heist comedy about two broke tenants and their landlord, starring the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal. For the second film, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), directing responsibilities passed on to the late Neeraj Vora, who had written the first part.

After years of speculation, a third instalment of Hera Pheri is finally set to roll. Akshay, speaking at a summit last year, had confirmed that the film will commence in 2025.

Akshay and Priyadarshan are also reuniting forBhoot Bangla, a horror comedy.