Director of fans’ favorite Hera Pheri franchise, Priyadarshan gave the audience a gift on his 68th birthday by revealing that he is set to return to direct Hera Pheri 3. This unexpected development came after Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar wished him on X.
Hera Pheri 3 Confirmed With Priyadarshan As Director
Sir!!! Your birthday and I got the best gift of my life. Chalo karte hain phir thodi hera pheri
@SirPareshRawal @SunielVShetty @priyadarshandir https://t.co/OmJZLgHat1 pic.twitter.com/4OCbePdglF
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 30, 2025
At first, Akshay Kumar wished Priyadarshan on X saying, “Happy Birthday, Priyan Sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts…both real and unpaid extras? Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!”
In return, Priyadarshan replied and announced, “Thank you so much for your wishes, Akshay Kumar. In return,n I would like to give you a gift. I’m willing to do Hera Pheri 3. Are you ready Akshay, @suniel.shetty & @pareshrawalofficial.” His reply fans into a frenzy.
Hera Pheri aur pooch pooch!!!
Lets do this #HeraPheri3@priyadarshandir @akshaykumar @SirPareshRawal #FirozNadiadwala https://t.co/7j6e0qCujY— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 30, 2025
Shyam from Hera Pheri universe aka Suniel Shetty has always been very fond of this franchise and couldn’t resist jumping on this excitement train. Taking to X, he responded enthusiastically to Priyadarshan’s post with, “Hera Pheri aur pooch pooch!!! Let’s do this #HeraPheri3.”

The Hera Pheri franchise is the most legendary comedy series it began in 2000 and stars Paresh Rawal as the legendary Babu Bhaiya, Akshay Kumar as Raju, and Suniel Shetty as Shyam. Audiences also enjoyed the 2006 sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, and for years, fans have been impatiently awaiting the third installment.
Fans who have long hoped for the revival of the old trio under Priyadarshan’s leadership have found new hope in this interaction. The film will probably go on floors in December 2025, and it is scheduled for 2026 release.
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