- In May 2025, Rawal shocked fans by announcing his exit from Hera Pheri 3, citing he didn’t feel a part of it—despite no creative differences with director Priyadarshan.
- Producer Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit, alleging Rawal breached contract after accepting a ₹11 lakh advance
No Script, No Clarity
- Rawal’s team claimed he had not received a finalized script, narrative details, or formal agreement—prompting his withdrawal and fee return (plus 15% interest).
- Meanwhile, some fans suspected the entire controversy might be a PR stunt.
Resolution & Return
- By late June, Rawal confirmed his return on The Himanshu Mehta Show: “There’s no controversy.. It is all resolved now — sab saath mein aaye, mehnat karein.”
- He also refunded his advance with interest to smooth things over.
The Three Heroes Are Back
- Paresh emphasized that Hera Pheri thrives on its original trio—Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and himself—reinforcing his commitment: “There are three heroes in Hera Pheri”.
- Suniel Shetty, who admitted he and Akshay were initially “clueless” by Rawal’s exit, welcomed his comeback, noting all fine-tuning is now complete.
- Priyadarshan affirmed the feud was merely a misunderstanding , “We are best friends.. There was a difference of opinion which has been sorted out”.
