Akshay Kumar CONFIRMS Hera Pheri 3 with Priyadarshan

Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar, known for their successful collaborations like

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

(2007) and Hera Pheri (2000), are reuniting for the third instalment of the

Hera Pheri franchise

. Fans can look forward to their next big project together as director and actor.
In a chat with HT City, the actor expressed his excitement about Priyadarshan’s unexpected decision to direct

Hera Pheri 3

, calling it a wonderful way to begin 2025.

Fans were surprised when Priyadarshan hinted at directing Hera Pheri 3 on his birthday, January 30.
After Akshay wished him on Instagram, the 68-year-old filmmaker reposted it on his Stories.
Check out his post here:

He wrote, "Thank you so much for your wishes @akshaykumar. In return I would like to give you a gift. I’m willing to do Hera Pheri 3. Are you ready Akshay, @suniel.shetty & @pareshrawalofficial”
Earlier, on Priyadarshan's birthday, Akshay had shared a heartfelt post for the filmmaker. The actor posted a photo of him and Priyadarshan where they can be seen sharing a laugh.

For the caption, the 'Hera Pheri' actor wrote, "Happy Birthday, Priyan Sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts...both real and unpaid extras?" Akshay wrote in the caption, referencing their many memorable collaborations on sets filled with laughter, creativity, and, occasionally, a bit of chaos."
He continued, "Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!"