Paresh Rawal's exit from Phir Hera Pheri is a PR stunt? Bollywood's Babu bhaiya says, 'I wish to put it..

Paresh Rawal announced his exit from Phir Hera Pheri, which stunned the fans of this franchise. Over the years the two movies from the Hera Pheri franchise led by Akshay Kumar , Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal have become cult classics. Moreover, all three lead characters of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiyya have also become iconic.

Importantly, no one can replace the character of Babu Bhaiyya immortalised by Paresh Rawal. Hence when he announced his exit from the threequel fans were disappointed with many even saying that there cannot be Phir Hera Pheri without Babu Bhaiyya’s character.

Paresh Rawal’s latest post sparks doubts

The moment the news about the popular actor’s exit from the threequel hit the web fans started speculating about possible creative differences between the makers or the actors and Paresh Rawal.

However, today Paresh Rawal shared a note clarifying his decision in which he said, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER. I hold immense, love, respect and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the Film director.”

I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER . I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2025

While yesterday’s news about his exit from the franchise sparked “No Hera Pheri 3 without Babu Bhaiyya” trends today after this post from Paresh Rawal fans are saying that it is possibly a PR gimmick to attract attention. One of the users commented, “Most likely a marketing strategy leading up to the announcement. In a few days you’ll see those playful “Babu Bhaiyya maaf kardo Raju aur Shyam se akele nahi hoga” by Akki & Sunil. Then Paresh bhi karega “chal halkat kutreya, hogi hogi phir Hera Pheri”.

Many other web users echoed similar feelings and are eager to believe that Paresh Rawal may soon announce his return to the franchise.