Baburao returns; Paresh Rawal reveals that Hera Pheri 3 issue has been resolved

After a long controversy and weeks of speculations, the 'OMG' actor has finally put an end to all the debates. Amid this, netizens feel that all the drama happened for publicity and called it a 'PR stunt'.

Paresh Rawal played one of the iconic characters of Babu Bhaiya, which is, to date, loved by fans.

Well, when asked whether the film was back on track, the actor stated that all disagreements have now been settled and the production will continue as planned. 

Fans were thrilled to know about Paresh Rawal's return to Priyadarshan's film, but some social media users found it to be a PR stunt, especially since Rawal did not disclose the reason behind his initial decision to step away from the project.

In May 2025, Paresh Rawal announced that he had stepped away from Hera Pheri 3. This left fans, particularly those who loved his portrayal of Baburao, deeply disappointed, with many pleading for him to rejoin the beloved franchise.

The controversy intensified after the reports surfaced with claims that Akshay Kumar, the co-actor and co-producer of Hera Pheri 3, had filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal for exiting the film midway.

A later update revealed that Rawal had returned his ₹11 lakh signing fee, along with an additional 15% interest as compensation for leaving the project.