Hera Pheri 3 Update: Sonakshi Supports Paresh Rawal

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has been generating a lot of buzz in anticipation of her upcoming film Nikita Roy. Both in the lead-up to the film itself and for her frank comments regarding experienced actor gentleman Paresh Rawal. Sonakshi recently said for a more recent interview. She also stands with the increasingly popular sentiment online that Hera Pheri 3 will feel as though it is “missing” the legendary actor as well.

“This story quickly dried up to be one of the most talked about topics in the current Bollywood news cycle. Its combined a current franchise and beloved actors with such an extensive history in Indian cinema.”

Nikita Roy, takes debut on June 27, 2025.

Sonakshi Sinha Prepared for a premiere of Nikita Roy, a horror-mystery thriller set to open in theaters on June 27, 2025. Sonakshi’s brother Kussh Sinha directs. Nikita Roy is Kussh’s first directing effort and stars Arjun Rampal, Sonakshi Sinha, and Paresh Rawal. The film has been generating buzz for generating an original story. It is an impressive cast which has drawn interest from audiences and industry alike.

“Cannot picture Hera Pheri 3 missing Paresh Rawal.”

In a frank chat with IANS, Sonakshi Sinha expressed similar thoughts about Paresh Rawal’s exit from Hera Pheri 3.

“I can’t imagine Hera Pheri 3 happening without Paresh Rawal,” she said, summarizing the thoughts of several fans who shared their feelings in the comments.

She further said that Rawal’s character in the Hera Pheri franchise can’t be replicated. “His presence adds what was in the other movies,” she said. Her statements do summarize the audiences own relationship and feelings towards Rawal’s character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, a comic icon in bollywood history.

Paresh Rawal exits Hera Pheri 3

The drama began last month when Paresh Rawal made an announcement to the public that he had left Hera Pheri 3. To try and abate speculation around creative differences. He stated that “I didn’t leave Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences”. He went on to say that “I have a lot of love, respect and faith in Mr Priyadarshan who is the director of the film”.

The fans stepped up quickly urging everyone to reconsider and expressing their worry. Rawal’s departure would change the dynamic of the franchise that they hold dear. His performance as Baburao has become wrapped up and become the very essence of Hera Pheri, and now devoted fans wonder what it would be to have a 3rd installment.

Paresh Rawal as Co-star in Nikita Roy

Sonakshi also commented on working with Rawal in Nikita Roy while talking about Hera Pheri 3, saying, “Wonderful.” “I think it was a great honour for me to share the screen with an actor like him,” she said.

She appreciated Rawal’s undeniable influence on Indian cinema and said he made a good difference to the environment on set. “In terms of his body of work and how good he is, it was a great experience for me,” she said, quite taken by his ability and professionalism.

Legacy of the Hera Pheri Franchise

Launched in 2000, Hera Pheri has built a large following as a cult classic in Indian cinema. The movie starred Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Tabu. It gained immensely for its witty dialogue, comedy timing and characters. After its success, the sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, was also popular and came out in 2006.

Fans are still quoting Baburao years later and wanting for the actors to all be in the same roles in the next movies consistently just reiterates the audience’s and the public’s importance of the legacy of the characters.

Sonakshi Sinha is getting ready for the opening of Nikita Roy, and her comments about Paresh Rawal and Hera Pheri 3 were certainly trending on social media. A new film debut and a beloved franchise announcement, what excitement in the Bollywood news latest.

No matter where it goes with Paresh Rawal returning to Hera Pheri 3, there is one truth: the impact Paresh Rawal has had on that franchise – and on Bollywood as a whole – is unmatched.

Stay tuned for more news about Nikita Roy, Hera Pheri 3 and all the excitement going on in popular entertainment.