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Will Priyadarshan direct Hera Pheri 3? Writer Rohan Shankar reacts
Updated On: 02 April, 2026 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Amid the delays and the legal issues related to Hera Pheri 3, writer Rohan Shankar recently revealed that he has exited the project. He went on to add that filmmaker Priyadarshan is a workaholic and will probably make five films before Hera Pheri 3 even starts

Writer Rohan Shankar with Priyadars
Priyadarshan’s Hera Pheri 3 has been in the news for a while now. The film has been embroiled in controversy ever since it was first announced. Fans of the franchise were excited to watch Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal reunite once again. However, legal battles have left its fate in limbo.
Writer Rohan Shankar exits Hera Pheri 3
Hera Pheri 3's writer Rohan Shankar, during a conversation with News18, opened up about how director Priyadarshan won’t let the crisis affect his work. Shankar revealed that he wrote Hera Pheri 3’s teaser and was supposed to work on the film, but now he is no longer a part of the project due to legal complications. He said, “I was in talks, and it was supposed to happen, but it didn’t because of legal issues. Hopefully, if Hera Pheri 3 happens and if Priyadarshan sir is there, maybe I will be too."

