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Hera Pheri 3: Priyadarshan reacts to resurfaced reports of Paresh Rawal`s exit

Hera Pheri 3: Priyadarshan reacts to resurfaced reports of Paresh Rawal`s exit

The controversy around Hera Pheri 3 doesn’t seem to slow down. Amid the film’s ongoing legal issues regarding its rights, reports of one of the lead stars, Paresh Rawal, exiting the project recently surfaced.  Priyadarshan reacts to Paresh Rawal`s exit rumours The reports added that the actor has even returned his signing amount of Rs 11 lakh along with 15 per cent interest. The film’s director, Priyadarshan, has now reacted to the matter. According to ETimes, when approached to clarify about Paresh’s future in the third instalment of the cult franchise, Priyadarshan said, “I am not aware.” Reports of Paresh Rawal exiting the Hera Pheri franchise The latest reports on Sunday claimed that Paresh Rawal had once again stepped away from the film over disagreements over the payment structure mentioned in the agreement. Reports also added that the actor had returned the signing amount along with additional compensation.  However, the viral claims seem to have stemmed from older reports which reportedly resurfaced. The earlier reports claimed that Paresh Rawal had exited the film and returned …

Priyadarshan on Paresh Rawal’s exit from Hera Pheri 3: ‘Not aware’

Priyadarshan on Paresh Rawal’s exit from Hera Pheri 3: ‘Not aware’

The controversy around Hera Pheri 3 doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. Amid the film’s ongoing rights battle, it was recently reported that one of the lead stars, Paresh Rawal, has exited the project and even returned his signing amount of ₹11 lakh along with 15 percent interest. While Paresh has not officially confirmed the same, the film’s director Priyadarshan recently opened up about the matter. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty were suppose to star in Hera Pheri 3. What did Priyadarshan say? According to ETimes, when they approached Priyadarshan to clarify Paresh’s future in the film, the filmmaker, who is supposed to direct the third instalment of the iconic franchise, said, “I am not aware.” This isn’t the first time news of Paresh exiting the film has surfaced. In 2025, Akshay Kumar, who plays the lead role in the film and is also backing the project, had reportedly filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal following his abrupt departure from the film. However, the matter was later resolved with Paresh returning …

After skipping Welcome to the Jungle, Anil Kapoor’s Majnu and Nana Patekar’s Uday to reunite with Paresh Rawal’s Dr. Ghungroo for Welcome 4 | Bollywood News

After skipping Welcome to the Jungle, Anil Kapoor’s Majnu and Nana Patekar’s Uday to reunite with Paresh Rawal’s Dr. Ghungroo for Welcome 4 | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiMar 8, 2026 04:01 PM IST Ahmed Khan’s adventure comedy Welcome to the Jungle is all set to release in cinemas on June 26. The third instalment of producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s popular comedy franchise Welcome, it’ll see Akshay Kumar return after the 2007 inaugural hit film. However, two other key actors from the franchise — Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar — won’t be a part of the threequel. Now, it’s been confirmed that even before the release of Welcome to the Jungle, the script for Welcome 4 is nearing completion. Also, unlike the third part, the fourth instalment will see the return of the three popular characters from the franchise — Nana Patekar as don Uday Shetty, Anil Kapoor as don and wannabe painter Majnu Bhai, and Paresh Rawal as Dr. Ghungroo. A Mid-Day report states that Welcome 4 will have a completely different story than the threequel, organically weaving in the memorable characters played by Nana, Anil, and Paresh. While Paresh is also a part of the threequel, he won’t reprise his …

Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal`s Bhooth Bangla preponed; film locks April release

Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal`s Bhooth Bangla preponed; film locks April release

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are all set to reunite after 14 years for Bhooth Bangla. While the film is anticipated, makers had earlier revealed that the film has locked May release. Now, there is a change in the release date and the film will now hit the screens in April. With the shift in its release date, the makers aim to tap into a favourable theatrical window while avoiding box office congestion. Bhooth Bangla locks April release The film, which was previously slated to hit the theatres on May 15, 2026, has now been preponed and will arrive in the cinema halls on April 10, 2026. The decision to change the release date has been taken keeping in view Akshay’s packed theatrical lineup and the audience engagement. Bhooth Bangla, which has been generating steady buzz since its announcement, is expected to showcase Akshay Kumar in a genre-driven entertainer. With Akshay and Priyadarshan reuniting, the film is expected to recreate the cinematic magic movie buffs are used to from them. The beloved actor and director duo …

The Taj Story Box Office: Paresh Rawal’s Film Completes 30 Days In Theaters

The Taj Story Box Office: Paresh Rawal’s Film Completes 30 Days In Theaters

The Taj Story Box Office Day 30: Domestic Collection, Budget & More! (Photo Credit – Youtube) The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal in the lead role, displayed some potential initially but eventually fell short of meeting its target collection. Although it started with low numbers, it displayed some consistency, which was fair enough considering its controlled budget. However, it couldn’t get that extra push as the reception on the ground level was mostly negative. Now that it has completed a month in theaters, let’s take a look at where it stands at the box office. How much did The Taj Story earn at the worldwide box office in 30 days? The Bollywood drama was theatrically released on October 31, and yesterday (November 29), it completed a 30-day run. Based on a controversial subject, the film had its set target audience. To some extent, it attracted footfalls, but due to poor reviews and word of mouth, it failed to score big. Speaking about the latest collection update, the film earned around 2 lakh on its fifth …

The Taj Story Box Office Day 25: After One Last Jump On 4th Sunday, Paresh Rawal’s Film Dips

The Taj Story Box Office Day 25: After One Last Jump On 4th Sunday, Paresh Rawal’s Film Dips

The Taj Story Box Office Day 25: Paresh Rawal’s Film Heading For Losses! ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Paresh Rawal’s social drama The Taj Story witnessed its final jump at the box office on the fourth Sunday when the film earned 180% higher than its fourth Friday earnings! However, the film finally witnessed its lowest earning day on the fourth Monday. The Last Jump On The 4th Sunday! Interestingly, the film witnessed its last jump at the box office on the fourth Sunday, where it earned 14 lakh, a jump of almost 180% from the fourth Friday, which brought 5 lakh. Over the fourth weekend, the film earned 29 lakh at the box office in total. The Taj Story Box Office Day 25 On the 25th day, the fourth Monday, November 24, The Taj Story earned 4 lakh at the box office. This is the lowest earning day for the film and a drop of 71% from the previous day, which earned 14 lakh! Check out the day-wise collection of the film at the …

100% Jump In Last 24 Hours, Will Paresh Rawal’s Film Attain Success Tag?

100% Jump In Last 24 Hours, Will Paresh Rawal’s Film Attain Success Tag?

The Taj Story Box Office Collection Day 23 (Photo Credit – YouTube) Paresh Rawal’s Hindi drama The Taj Story is getting sandwiched amid multiple releases at the ticket windows. Despite that, it is driving footfalls, which is commendable. So far, it has recovered 80% of the estimated budget, but will Zakir Hussain co-starrer enter the safe zone? Scroll below for a detailed day 23 report! The Taj Story Box Office Collection Day 23 According to Sacnilk, The Taj Story earned 10 lakhs on day 23. It saw a 100% jump compared to 5 lakhs garnered on the fourth Friday. There’s a long list of releases in Bollywood, including De De Pyaar De 2, 120 Bahadur, Mastiii 4, and Thamma, among others. The journey is challenging, but Tushar Amrish Goel’s directorial is still giving a tough fight! The overall box office collection in India reaches 19.95 crores after 23 days. It is currently the 7th highest-grossing film of Paresh Rawal. The next target is to beat Malamaal Weekly (26.89 crores) to gain the 6th spot, but …

Beats Bade Miyan Chote Miyan To Become Paresh Rawal’s 7th Highest-Grossing Film!

Beats Bade Miyan Chote Miyan To Become Paresh Rawal’s 7th Highest-Grossing Film!

The Taj Story Box Office Day 21 Collection! ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Tushar Amrish Goel’s directorial The Taj Story has completed three weeks in theatres. The Hindi drama starring Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain, and Amruta Khanvilkar in the leads continues to mint moolah despite strong competition. Check out the latest box office update on day 21. The Taj Story Box Office Collection Day 21 According to Sacnilk, The Taj Story raked in 17 lakhs on day 21. It enjoyed a considerable growth from 12 lakhs garnered on the third Thursday. It is facing stiff competition from Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, and Haq, among others. Starting today, even Mastiii 4 and 120 Bahadur have joined the box office battle, making the journey tougher! The overall net collection in India surges to 19.82 crores. Including taxes, the gross total reaches 23.38 crores. Paresh Rawal’s film is made on a budget of 25 crores. In three weeks, it has recovered 79.28% of the reported cost. Take a look at the detailed box office breakdown (India …

The Taj Story Box Office: Paresh Rawal’s courtroom drama collects Rs 20 lakh on 3rd Tuesday, targets Rs 20 crore finish

The Taj Story Box Office: Paresh Rawal’s courtroom drama collects Rs 20 lakh on 3rd Tuesday, targets Rs 20 crore finish

Paresh Rawal’s courtroom drama, The Taj Story, is estimated to add Rs. 15 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh on its third discounted Tuesday. The movie opened with Rs. 1 crore and wrapped its opening week at Rs. 10.75 crore, followed by Rs. 6 crore in the second week. It further added Rs. 1.20 crore in the third weekend, while facing Ajay Devgn’s De De Pyaar De 2.  The Taj Story took its theatrical cume to Rs. 18.95 crore net by the end of its 3rd Tuesday. It is taking its last few breaths at the box office. The movie is expected to wind up its theatrical run at the Rs. 20 crore mark at the Indian box office.  Interestingly, The Taj Story emerged as a surprise Hit at the box office. Though there were irregular collections in some chains, which must be because of organised screenings at some places, since it is a politically charged movie.  Day-wise box office collections of The Taj Story: Particulars Net India Box Office Week 1 Rs. 10.75 crore Day …

Box Office: Paresh Rawal’s HIT film The Taj Story adds Rs 1.20 crore against De De Pyaar De 2 in 3rd Weekend, targets Rs 20 crore finish

Box Office: Paresh Rawal’s HIT film The Taj Story adds Rs 1.20 crore against De De Pyaar De 2 in 3rd Weekend, targets Rs 20 crore finish

The Taj Story is estimated to add Rs. 1.20 crore to the tally in its third weekend, with Rs. 25 lakh coming on Friday, followed by Rs. 40 lakh and Rs. 55 lakh on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The movie registered a decent hold against this weekend’s new releases, De De Pyaar De 2 and Kaal Trighori. The running total of the Paresh Rawal film has reached Rs. 18.60 crore net at the Indian box office.  Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the courtroom drama has registered irregular collections in some chains, which is likely due to organised screenings at certain places, as the movie has a political backing. Nevertheless, the movie has emerged as a surprise HIT at the box office, with consistent performance.  One would assume a film revolving around the Taj Mahal would perform best in the Delhi-UP circuit, but the movie has recorded best traction in the Mumbai circuit. Going by the present trends, The Taj Story is likely to wrap its theatrical run somewhere around Rs. 20 crore net mark, which …