Writer Rohan Shankar has officially broken his silence regarding reports that he had stepped away from the highly anticipated sequel, Hera Pheri 3. Addressing the speculation on social media, Shankar firmly denied the rumors, labeling them as “fake news” and “clickbait.” He clarified that his previous comments during a general interview about cinema and his current workload were taken out of context to create misleading headlines.
The confusion reportedly stemmed from Shankar’s honest discussion about the various hurdles the project is currently facing. He had noted that Hera Pheri 3 is dealing with significant delays due to ongoing legal complications and rights disputes. Furthermore, he mentioned that director Priyadarshan is currently occupied with other professional commitments, which some reports misinterpreted as a sign that the writer himself was no longer part of the creative team.
Some fake news is being spread in my name about a big film. It’s completely false and has almost no truth in it. A simple interview about my work and cinema has been taken out of context and turned into a clickbait headline. Please ignore it🙏
— Rohan Shankar (@RohanShankar06) April 2, 2026
The journey of Hera Pheri 3 has been notoriously difficult since its announcement. The film, which is set to reunite the legendary trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, has dealt with several internal and external challenges:
- Legal Disputes: A major battle over the franchise rights is currently being contested in court.
- Creative Differences: Earlier this year, reports suggested Paresh Rawal had briefly stepped away, though Suniel Shetty reportedly helped resolve the tension to bring the team back together.
- Scheduling: The core cast and crew are currently balancing multiple other high-profile projects.
While Rohan Shankar’s clarification confirms he has not quit the film, the overall timeline for Hera Pheri 3 remains uncertain. Fans eager to see the return of Raju, Shyam, and Baburao will likely have to wait for the legal matters to reach a resolution before production can move forward in earnest.
