Followers of the Hera Pheri franchise have been just lately dissatisfied after producer Firoz Nadiadwala confirmed that Priyadarshan wouldn’t be directing Hera Pheri 3. The filmmaker later verified the event himself, placing an finish to hypothesis surrounding his involvement within the long-awaited comedy sequel.
Priyadarshan confirms ninth movie with Akshay Kumar after Hera Pheri 3 exit
The replace got here as a setback for followers, particularly for the reason that Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan mixture has delivered a number of memorable comedy movies through the years. Pleasure across the duo had already been revived with Bhooth Bangla, which marked their reunion after a number of years. They’re additionally collaborating on the upcoming movie Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan.
Now, a contemporary report means that Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are getting ready to hitch forces as soon as once more for what will probably be their ninth movie collectively.
Comedy thriller to start by the top of the 12 months
In keeping with a report by Mid-Day, Priyadarshan’s subsequent directorial after exiting Hera Pheri 3 will probably be a comedy thriller that includes Akshay Kumar within the lead. The movie will reportedly be produced by Ideas and is anticipated to go on flooring in direction of the top of 2026.
A supply instructed the publication, “Priyadarshan has written the story, which is a mix of enjoyable and thrills. The movie will roll by the year-end, almost definitely in December. Akki and he are excited concerning the venture as a result of although he has tried comedies and thrillers up to now, he feels this belongs to a style that he hasn’t tried earlier than. He’ll develop the screenplay with Rohan Shankar, who additionally labored on Bhooth Bangla.”
Priyadarshan confirms the collaboration
Earlier studies had instructed that Priyadarshan would spend the second half of 2026 directing a dramedy starring Pankaj Tripathi earlier than transferring on to a movie with Mohanlal. Nonetheless, each initiatives have reportedly been postponed.
When contacted by Mid-Day, Priyadarshan confirmed the most recent improvement, saying, “My subsequent movie is with Akshay Kumar and Ideas.”
Whereas the filmmaker didn’t reveal additional particulars concerning the venture, his assertion confirms that the collaboration is formally in place.
Additionally Learn: Bhooth Bangla trailer launch: Priyadarshan on what has modified in Akshay Kumar, Tabu since Hera Pheri: “Their hair has diminished!”; Akshay reveals lesser-known reality: “38 years in the past, I used to select up Tabu and attend dance class”
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