Akshay Kumar Sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 Crore Over Film Exit

After Paresh Rawal abruptly quit Hera Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar has taken the actor to court over damages and is demanding ₹25 crore. This is the first time in forty years that Kumar has taken legal action against another performer. Cape of Good Films issued a statement through Kumar’s company, defending their legal claim. According to the production house, Rawal received a ₹11 lakh advance when the contract was signed and did not object to the compensation plan during those initial stages of filming.

Rawal sparked concern about the visit in January 2025 by announcing it online and a formal agreement was signed in March. A formal start to the film happened in April and the founding trio returned to act as their favorite characters.

I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER . I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2025

Shockingly, on May 18 Rawal told his supporters online that creative reasons were not what led to his exit from the film. Since the actor failed to continue, the production house has to take care of financial problems and adjust the film’s timeline. The production company advises that if Rawal does not pay the demanded money within seven days, they plan to file both criminal and civil actions against him.