Akshay Kumar Says Hera Pheri 3 Is On Hold For A Year
Hera Pheri 3 is not moving ahead for at least a year, according to Akshay Kumar, who said the project is stalled due to unresolved agreements and other issues he did not detail publicly. According to Hindustan Times and The Times of India, Akshay said, “Abhi ek saal toh nahi hain” while discussing the film’s status. (Hindustan Times)
The actor also said the delay is not because the core trio is unwilling to work together. He pointed out that he, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal are working together on other projects, suggesting the obstacle lies elsewhere. (Hindustan Times)
“Mujhe Jhatka Laga Tha” Remark Draws Attention
A major talking point from the update was Akshay’s comment, “Mujhe khud jhatka laga tha… mantra padhna padega.” Reports have interpreted the remark as a mix of frustration and humor over the continued delays. (FilmiBeat)
More importantly, Akshay indicated there are issues related to agreements that are pushing the project backward. He also suggested there are matters he cannot discuss on camera. That aligns with earlier reporting that legal or rights-related complications have affected the film’s progress. (The Indian Express)
Why This Matters For Hera Pheri Fans
This is significant because Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri have long held cult status. Expectations for a third film have remained unusually high, which has made every update closely watched.
An original takeaway here is that this update matters less because of the delay itself, and more because Akshay has now publicly framed the obstacle as structural rather than creative. That changes how readers may interpret the project’s uncertainty.
It also matters because this update appears to contrast with earlier optimism around the film being back on track, showing how fluid the project’s status has been. (The Times of India)
What Happens Next
Readers should now watch for one thing above all: whether there is clarity on the agreements Akshay referenced.
A response from producers, director Priyadarshan, or rights holders could become the next major development. Until then, there is no announced production restart date.
For now, the clearest update is that Hera Pheri 3 appears delayed for at least a year, with unresolved issues still blocking progress.
The next real signal for Hera Pheri 3 will likely come when the legal or agreement issues move forward.
